caiman
/ˈkeɪmən/
noun
- A reptile similar to an alligator, found in Central and South America, with a broad snout and bony ridges on its back.
- Tourists on the riverboat spotted a large caiman sunning itself on the bank.
- Caimans are often smaller than their alligator cousins but are still powerful predators.
- The caiman lay motionless in the shallow water, waiting for prey.