caiman

US /ˈkeɪ.mən/
UK /ˈkeɪ.mən/
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a crocodilian reptile, similar to an alligator, found in Central and South America

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We spotted a caiman basking in the sun by the riverbank.
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The Amazon rainforest is home to several species of caiman.
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