caiman

UK
/ˈkeɪ.mən/
US
/ˈkeɪ.mən/

Translations

caimannoun
caimans
pl
UK
/ˈkeɪ.mən/
US
/ˈkeɪ.mən/
The caiman basked on the riverbank, soaking up the sun.
Le caïman se chauffait sur la rive, absorbant le soleil.
Additional translations
caïmanPar extension, pour la peau ou le cuir de cet animal.
caimanadjective
UK
/ˈkeɪmən/
US
/ˈkeɪmən/
Used attributively to describe items relating to a caiman or made from its leather (e.g., "caiman boots").
caïmanEmploi adjectival : matière ou aspect en peau de caïman.
He wore an elegant pair of caiman boots.
Il portait une élégante paire de bottes en caïman.

Definitions

caimannoun
A semiaquatic reptile similar to an alligator, found in Central and South America.
The caiman basked on the riverbank, soaking up the sun.
The skin or leather of a caiman, used especially in footwear and accessories.
The luxury handbag was crafted from genuine caiman.
caimanadjective
Made of or relating to the skin or leather of a caiman.
He wore an elegant pair of caiman boots.