alligators

al·li·ga·tor
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UK/ˈæ.lɪ.ɡeɪ.təz/US/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚz/

A form of alligator — Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus Alligator within order Crocodilia, which have sharp teeth and very strong jaws and are native to the Americas and China, respectively.

Less commonScrabble 11

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noun
  1. pluralplural of alligator
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of alligator

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