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crocodile

/ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large, prehistoric-looking reptile with a long snout, large teeth, and a heavy body, living chiefly in the tropics.

    - "The crocodile is an ancient reptile."
    - "Crocodiles are found in tropical waters around the world."
  • noun

    A heavy, powerful-jawed reptile, capable of snapping a man in two.

    - "The crocodile is a dangerous predator."
    - "Crocodiles are known for their powerful bites."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/



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Synonyms

croc
Rhymes
Words rhyming with crocodile
crocodile , file , smile , trial , vile , wile , pile , guile , aisle , exile , trial , appeal , peel , seal , veil , mail , hail , pail,ail , jail , mail , whale , wale , sail , gale , tale , veil , trail , hale , grail , mail,ALE , MAIL
Variants
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crocodile , crocodiles , Crocodile , Limpopo , Noord , Northern , Northern Transvaal , crocodile bird , crocodile birds , crocodile tears
Etymology
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From Old English crocodel, from Latin crocodilus, from Greek krokodilos, from krokodilos, perhaps from krokos, red, and odon, tooth.

Trivia
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  1. Crocodiles have been around for over 200 million years.

  2. The largest crocodile ever recorded was over 23 feet long.

  3. Crocodiles are able to hold their breath underwater for up to an hour.

  4. Crocodiles are able to rotate their hips 360 degrees to help them maneuver in the water.

  5. Crocodiles have a keen sense of smell and can detect prey up to a mile away.

  6. Crocodiles are able to regulate their body temperature by basking in the sun or swimming in the water.

  7. Crocodiles are able to survive in both freshwater and saltwater environments.

Related Concepts
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  1. Alligator: Both crocodiles and alligators are large, prehistoric-looking reptiles, but they belong to different families. Alligators are found mainly in North and Central America, while crocodiles are found in the tropics around the world.

  2. Crocodile Hunter: Steve Irwin was an Australian television personality and conservationist, known for his popular documentary series 'The Crocodile Hunter', which focused on wildlife conservation and education.

Culture
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Crocodiles have been depicted in various forms of art and literature throughout history. In ancient Egypt, crocodiles were considered sacred animals and were mummified and worshipped as gods. In Hindu mythology, the god Vishnu is said to have appeared in the form of a crocodile to save the world. Crocodiles have also been used as symbols of power, strength, and agility.

How to Memorize "crocodile"

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    - To memorize the word crocodile, try visualizing a large, prehistoric-looking reptile with a long snout and powerful jaws. Imagine it living in a tropical environment, basking in the sun or swimming in the water.

  2. associate

    - To memorize the word crocodile, try associating it with the word 'dangerous'. Remember that crocodiles are powerful predators that can pose a threat to humans.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize the word crocodile, try using the mnemonic 'Crazy Reptiles Can't Outsmart Daring Explorers' or 'Crocodiles Can Crush Opponents' to help remember its spelling and meaning.

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