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Added 10 October 2026

caiman

/ˈkeɪ.mən/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about caiman at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly.

Origin

From Spanish caimán or Portuguese caimão, from Kari'na acayouman.

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