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alligator

/ælɪˈɡætər/ noun · British & US
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What does alligator mean?

noun

A large reptile with a broad, rounded snout and powerful jaws, native to the southeastern United States and China. It is a carnivorous animal that inhabits freshwater environments.

Example

"The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank, its scaly skin glistening in the morning light."

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