jacaré
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of jacaré
C18: from Portuguese, from Tupi jacaré
Example Sentences
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The jacaré, close behind, was coming on as fast as his powerful tail, rapidly oscillating from side to side, could propel him.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Mayne Reid
This was the first sign of wild animal life we saw, the "jacaré" or alligator.
From Argentina from a British Point of View by Various
The jacaré has sharp ears, small though they look.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Mayne Reid
Ah! cunning, master may call it, when he talks of the jacaré.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Mayne Reid
It was plain to all, that the presence of the jacaré was provoking him to fast-culminating excitement.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Mayne Reid
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