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crocodilian

/ˌkrɒkəˈdɪl.i.ən/

/ˌkrɑːkəˈdɪl.jən/

Translations

crocodiliannoun

crocodilians

/ˌkrɒk.əˈdɪl.i.ən/

/ˌkrɑː.kəˈdɪl.i.ən/

crocodilienTerme de zoologie pour un reptile de l’ordre des Crocodylia.

The crocodilian basked in the sun on the riverbank, its eyes barely visible above the water.

Le crocodilien se chauffait au soleil sur la berge, ses yeux à peine visibles au-dessus de l’eau.

Additional translations

cuir de crocodileDans le domaine de la maroquinerie et du cuir.

Synonyms

crocodilianadjective

more crocodilian

Comp.

most crocodilian

Super.

/ˌkrɒkəˈdɪl.i.ən/

/ˌkrɑːkəˈdɪl.jən/

crocodilienSe dit d’un aspect, d’une allure ou d’un comportement rappelant le crocodile.

The actor's crocodilian smile made the audience uneasy.

Le sourire crocodilien de l’acteur mit le public mal à l’aise.

Synonyms

crocodiliannoun

Any large predatory reptile of the order Crocodylia, which includes crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials.

The crocodilian basked in the sun on the riverbank, its eyes barely visible above the water.

The skin or hide of a crocodile, often used in fashion and leather goods.

The handbag was made from genuine crocodilian, giving it a unique and luxurious texture.

crocodilianadjective

Resembling or characteristic of a crocodile, especially in appearance or behavior.

The actor's crocodilian smile made the audience uneasy.