alligator

English

/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/, /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus Alligator within order Crocodilia, which have sharp teeth and very strong jaws and are native to the Americas and China, respectively.
  • (Nigeria) ()
  • Any of various machines with strong jaws, one of which opens like the movable jaw of an alligator.
  • Any of various vehicles that have relatively long, low noses in front of a cab or other, usually windowed, structure.

Etymology

Derived from Spanish, Castilian el (the) derived from Latin lacertus (lizard, upper arm, limb, arm).

Origin

Latin

lacertus

Gloss

lizard, upper arm, limb, arm

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

肢

Emoji

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