jacaré

British

/ ˈdʒækəreɪ /

noun

another name for cayman

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Etymology

Origin of jacaré

C18: from Portuguese, from Tupi jacaré

Example Sentences

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Certainly there was something peculiar both in the appearance and movements of the jacaré.

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

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 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

The jacaré had not stirred from the spot.

From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne

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