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caiman Tweet Definition of caiman Like Definition of caiman on Facebook
noun 
  1. A relative of the alligator, of the genus Caiman.
  2. A semi-aquatic lizard, of the genus Dracaena, found in South America. To differentiate from caimans they are referred to as caiman lizards.
     
Caiman lizard Tweet Definition of Caiman lizard Like Definition of Caiman lizard on Facebook
noun 
  1. any semi-aquatic lizard, of the genus, Dracaena, found in South America
     
cayman Tweet Definition of cayman Like Definition of cayman on Facebook
noun 
  1. (alternative spelling of, caiman)
     
chameleon Tweet Definition of chameleon Like Definition of chameleon on Facebook
noun 
  1. A small to mid-size reptile, of the family Chamaeleonidae, and one of the best known lizard families able to change color and project its long tongue.
  2. A person with inconstant behavior; one able to quickly adjust to new circumstances.
     
colubrine Tweet Definition of colubrine Like Definition of colubrine on Facebook
adjective 
  1. snake-like, pertaining to snakes
     
copperhead Tweet Definition of copperhead Like Definition of copperhead on Facebook
noun 
  1. One of two species of snakes, with a copper-colored head.
  2. (pejorative) Someone with ginger hair.
     
coral snake Tweet Definition of coral snake Like Definition of coral snake on Facebook
noun 
  1. Any of various venomous snakes of the genera Micrurus and Micruroides, native to tropical South America and Southern USA and having bright bands of red, yellow and black.
     
cottonmouth Tweet Definition of cottonmouth Like Definition of cottonmouth on Facebook
noun 
  1. (medicine) An oral dryness often associated with certain medicines and recreational drugs.
     
crocodile Tweet Definition of crocodile Like Definition of crocodile on Facebook
noun 
  1. Any of a variety of related predatory amphibious reptiles, related to the alligator.
  2. A long line or procession of people (especially children) walking together.
     

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