crocodile

English

/ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/, /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.
  • A long line or procession of people (especially children) walking together.
  • (logic) A fallacious dilemma, mythically supposed to have been first used by a crocodile.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English cocodrill derived from Old French cocodril derived from Latin cocodrillus, crocodilus derived from Ancient Greek κροκόδειλος.

Origin

Ancient Greek

κροκόδειλος

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