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caiman

 

[ หˆkeษชmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal species

Caiman is a common name for various species of reptiles that belong to the family Alligatoridae. They are primarily found in freshwater habitats such as rivers, lakes, and swamps throughout Central and South America. Caimans are closely related to alligators and can vary in size, with the smallest species being only a few feet long, while larger species can reach up to 13 feet. They are known for their tough, armored skin and powerful jaws, which they use for hunting fish, birds, and small mammals.

Synonyms

crocodilian, reptile

Examples of usage

  • The caiman basked on the riverbank in the sun.
  • We spotted a caiman swimming gracefully in the water.
  • Caiman are known for their excellent camouflage among the reeds.
  • The young researchers studied the eating habits of the caiman.

Translations

Translations of the word "caiman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jacarรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคฎเฅˆเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kaiman

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaiman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะนะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kajman

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚คใƒžใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท caรฏman

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caimรกn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kayman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด์ด๋งŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒaiman

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kajman

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kajman

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ฏ้—จ้ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kajman

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kajman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะนะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kayman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caimรกn

Etymology

The word 'caiman' originates from the Spanish term 'caimรกn,' which is thought to be derived from the Tupi word 'kai-man.' The Tupi people are indigenous to Brazil and their language, Tupi, has contributed various words to the Portuguese and Spanish languages. The term was first introduced to the English language in the early 18th century as European explorers began to study and classify the diverse wildlife of South America. Caimans are part of the larger crocodilian family, which also includes crocodiles and alligators. Their classification and understanding have evolved over the years as more species have been identified and research has been conducted on their behavior and habitats.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,994, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.