cayman

noun

cay·​man

less common spelling of caiman

: any of several Central and South American crocodilians (genera Caiman, Melanosuchus, and Paleosuchus) similar to alligators

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“Cayman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayman. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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cayman

variant of caiman

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