crocodile
noun
any of several crocodilians of the genus Crocodylus, found in sluggish waters and swamps of the tropics.
crocodiles
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pluralof crocodile.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Paleontologists have not found fossils of lizards, turtles, crocodiles, or other reptiles from Cretaceous Alaska, Chiarenza said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Asked specifically about crocodiles, New Zealand's Wickham told the BBC the primary concern was ensuring the "fairest possible course" for rowers.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Brisbane 2032 President Andrew Liveris played down the issue of crocodiles last year.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The researchers also found that the animal lacked the high caudal fin seen in modern crocodiles.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Virgil thought of Paulito and the Jungle Dragon, which had been one of Lola’s favorite stories before she switched to tales about crocodiles and rocks eating children.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
