crocodilian

[ krok-uh-dil-ee-uh n ]
/ ˌkrɒk əˈdɪl i ən /

noun

any reptile of the order Crocodylia, comprising the true crocodiles and the alligators, caimans, and gavials.

adjective

of, like, or pertaining to a crocodile.
hypocritical; insincere.

Origin of crocodilian

First recorded in 1625–35; crocodile + -ian

Words nearby crocodilian

crocodile, crocodile bird, crocodile clip, crocodile tears, crocodile tears syndrome, crocodilian, crocoite, crocosmia, crocus, crocus sack, croesus

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British Dictionary definitions for crocodilian

crocodilian
/ (ˌkrɒkəˈdɪlɪən) /

noun

any large predatory reptile of the order Crocodilia, which includes the crocodiles, alligators, and caymans. They live in or near water and have a long broad snout, powerful jaws, a four-chambered heart, and socketed teeth

adjective

of, relating to, or belonging to the Crocodilia
of, relating to, or resembling a crocodile

Scientific definitions for crocodilian

crocodilian
[ krŏk′ə-dĭl′ē-ən ]

Any of various semiaquatic reptiles of the order Crocodilia, including the alligators, crocodiles, caimans, and gavials. Crocodilians are squat, massive, and lizardlike, with long, powerful jaws, long, heavy tails, short legs, and thick, plated skin. Like dinosaurs, crocodilians are archosaurs, and their closest modern relatives are the birds.