alligators
|al-li-ga-tors|
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/ˈælɪˌɡeɪtərz/
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/ˈælɪˌɡeɪtəz/
(alligator)
large reptile
Etymology
'alligator' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'el lagarto', where 'el' meant 'the' and 'lagarto' meant 'lizard'.
'el lagarto' transformed into the English word 'alligator' through adaptation and phonetic changes.
Initially, it meant 'lizard', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a large reptile'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large, carnivorous reptile of the genus Alligator, native to the Americas, characterized by a broad snout and powerful tail.
Alligators are often found in freshwater environments like swamps and rivers.
Synonyms
Noun 2
plural form of 'alligator'.
The zoo has several alligators in their reptile exhibit.
Idioms
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