broad-snouted caiman

noun

One of the largest caimans (Caiman latirostris), endemic to eastern and central South America.

Meanings

nounbroad-snouted caiman (plural broad-snouted caimans)

plural broad-snouted caimans

  1. One of the largest caimans (Caiman latirostris), endemic to eastern and central South America.

Origin

Named after its characteristic board snout.

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