Meaning of the word alligator in English

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alligator

US /ˈæl.ə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/
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Noun

a large reptile with a long body, a long, flat tail, and a long head with a wide mouth and many teeth. Alligators live in the water in warm countries.

Example:
We saw an alligator basking in the sun by the riverbank.
The documentary showed the hunting habits of the alligator.
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