Cayman: meaning, definitions and examples

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cayman

 

[ หˆkeษชmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of animal

A cayman is a reptile belonging to the family Alligatoridae, which includes alligators and caimans. They are primarily found in Central and South America, in freshwater habitats such as rivers, lakes, and swamps. Caymans are known for their robust bodies, long snouts, and powerful jaws, making them effective predators.

Synonyms

alligator, caiman, reptile.

Examples of usage

  • The cayman lurked beneath the water's surface.
  • We saw several caymans during our trip to the Amazon.
  • Caymans are often mistaken for alligators.

Translations

Translations of the word "cayman" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caiman

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‡เคฎเฅˆเคจ

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 ูƒูŠู…ุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kajman

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kajman

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ฏ้—จ้ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kajman

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรฆmรถn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะนะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kayman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caimรกn

Etymology

The word 'cayman' has its origins in the Spanish word 'caimรกn,' which itself comes from the Taino word 'cayman.' The Taino were an Arawakan-speaking people of the Caribbean. The term was likely used to refer to reptiles living in water. Over time, the name evolved into the various forms seen today, specifically referring to certain species of South American reptiles known as caimans. Caimans play an important ecological role in their aquatic environments, helping to maintain the balance in food chains. The use of 'cayman' in English can be traced back to the 16th century when European explorers began to document the wildlife in the New World.