Caiman (Noun)
Meaning
A semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- As I kayaked through the mangroves, I caught a glimpse of a caiman basking in the sun on a rock.
- Caimans are relatively small reptiles, reaching lengths of about six feet, and are often overlooked by tourists visiting the Everglades.
- During our boat tour of the Pantanal, our guide expertly spotted a caiman hiding among the reeds, its scaly body perfectly camouflaged.
- Despite their fearsome reputation, caimans are generally timid creatures and tend to avoid confrontations with humans.
- As I hiked through the wetlands, I had to be careful not to step on the nesting sites of the female caiman, which were guarded by fiercely protective mothers.