Definitions
a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly
Word origin
From Spanish caimán or Portuguese caimão, from Kari'na acayouman.
Used in a sentence
“Caimans are reptiles that are closely related to their Central and South American neighbors, the alligators. Adult caimans are usually four to six feet (1.8 m) in length.”
“Newly hatched caimans eat insects. Young caimans are eaten by Jabirus, Wood Storks, Great Egrets, and raccoons. Adult caimans have no predators except human poachers.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Alligator relative”6 letters
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