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Definition of caiman lizard

caiman lizard

Plural:caiman lizards
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caiman lizard Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, semi-aquatic South American lizard of the genus Dracaena (family Teiidae), characterized by heavily keeled scales resembling those of a caiman and powerful, muscular jaws specialized for crushing the shells of aquatic snails.

Example

"During the wildlife tour in the Amazon basin, the biologist pointed out a brightly colored northern caiman lizard resting on a branch just above the water's surface."

• Nearby Words

cagayan
cage
caiman
caiman lizard
caimitillo
caimito
cairngorms

Word Origin & Etymology

Named for its physical resemblance to the caiman (a crocodilian, derived from Carib via Spanish 'caimán') due to its heavily keeled dorsal scales and aquatic habits.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caiman lizard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caiman lizard
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