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Definition of false gharial

false gharial

Plural:false gharials
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false gharial Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, freshwater crocodilian (Tomistoma schlegelii) native to the peat swamp forests and rivers of Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia and Indonesia, distinguished by a very long, slender snout adapted for catching fish.

Example

"Conservationists are working diligently to protect the natural habitats of the endangered false gharial in Sumatra and Borneo."

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• Nearby Words

fallow deer
false coral snake
false dragonhead
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false horned viper
false indigo
false solomon's seal

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of False gharial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/false gharial
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