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Definition of Caiman
1. Noun. A semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly.
Generic synonyms: Crocodilian, Crocodilian Reptile
Group relationships: Genus Caiman
Specialized synonyms: Caiman Sclerops, Spectacled Caiman
Definition of Caiman
1. n. See Cayman.
Definition of Caiman
1. Noun. A relative of the alligator, of the genus ''Caiman''. It resembles an alligator and a crocodile but smaller. ¹
2. Noun. A semi-aquatic lizard, of the genus ''Dracaena'', found in South America. To differentiate from caimans, they are referred to as caiman lizards. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Caiman
1. a tropical reptile [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Caiman
Literary usage of Caiman
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Narratives of South America, Illustrating Manners, Customs, and Scenery by Charles Empson (1836)
"From long familiarity with the habits of the caiman, Barranca well knew the method
of capturing it; but, except under the impulse of delirious desperation, ..."
2. The Critical Review, Or, Annals of Literature by Tobias George Smollett (1812)
"By George caiman the Younger, ito. pp. 144. Longman, 1812. IT has been observed
that the English is not a story- ..."
3. One Hundred Choice Selections in Poetry and Prose: Both New and Old by Nathaniel Kirk Richardson (1866)
"... this is our country;—when did the world ever behold so rich and magnificent
a city—so great and glorious a republic! THE NEWCASTLE APOTHECARY—By caiman. ..."
4. A Biographical Dictionary: Containing a Brief Account of the First Settlers by John Eliot (1809)
"... and in consequence of it, he resigned his pastoral office in caiman street,
and passed over into Holland. This was about the end of the. year 1633. ..."
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