jacaré
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of jacaré
C18: from Portuguese, from Tupi jacaré
Example Sentences
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No one knew exactly what his purpose was, though his attitude and actions led all to believe that he meant to attack the jacaré.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne
It was their destiny to live, and not die then in the jaws of the jacaré.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne
“Only that this jacaré has eaten men, or women as likely.”
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne
That jacaré is a man-eater, strayed from some of the villages, perhaps Coary, that we have lately left.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne
It seemed certain the jacaré had given up the chase.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne
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