Meaning of the word "freshwater crocodile" in English
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freshwater crocodile
US /ˈfrɛʃˌwɔtər ˈkrɑkədaɪl/
UK /ˈfrɛʃˌwɔtər ˈkrɑkədaɪl/

Noun
1.
a species of crocodile native to northern Australia, known for its relatively slender snout and preference for freshwater habitats
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The freshwater crocodile is generally smaller and less aggressive than the saltwater crocodile.
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You can often spot a freshwater crocodile basking on riverbanks in northern Australia.
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