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crocodile

/ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/ · noun

Meaning

  1. Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.
  2. A long line or procession of people (especially children) walking together.
  3. A fallacious dilemma, mythically supposed to have been first used by a crocodile.
  4. To speak one's native language at an Esperanto-language gathering, rather than Esperanto.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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