gharial

American  

[guhr-ee-uhl] / ˈgʌr i əl /

noun

1. a large crocodilian, Gavialis gangeticus, of India and Pakistan, having elongated, garlike jaws: an endangered species.

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gharial British  

/ ˈɡærɪəl /

noun

1. another name for for gavial

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Etymology

Origin of gharial

First recorded in 1815–25; from French, from Hindi ghariyāl

Example Sentences

Many community forests are adjacent to national parks, and their revival has allowed endangered plant and animal species, including the tiger, the one-horned rhinoceros and the gharial, a crocodilian reptile, to thrive.

From New York Times

By publicising the plight of these "truly spectacular species", the scientists hope to help slow the slide towards oblivion of reptiles such as the loggerhead sea turtle and the gharial, or fish-eating crocodile.

From BBC

Its croc cousin the gharial, on the other hand, is critically endangered.

From Reuters

You're forgiven for doing a double-take because you don't immediately register that this male gharial croc's back is entirely covered by its young.

From BBC

"Normally the gharial is quite a shy crocodile compared with the saltwater and marsh crocs. But this one was very protective and if I got too close, it would charge me. It could be very aggressive," he told BBC News.

From BBC