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Definition of gharial

gharial

/ˈɡɑː.ri.əl/
gha · ri · al
Plural:gharials
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gharial Lexical Profile

gharial Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, critically endangered crocodilian native to the freshwater river systems of the northern Indian subcontinent, distinguished by its extremely long, narrow snout adapted for catching fish.

Example

"The conservation team monitored the sandy riverbanks of the Chambal River where the female gharial had laid her eggs."

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• Nearby Words

ghaggar-hakra
ghaghara
ghana
gharial
ghee
ghent
ghost orchid

Word Origin & Etymology

From Hindi 'ghaṛiyāl' (crocodile). The name refers to the 'ghara', an Indian earthenware pot, which resembles the distinctive bulbous nasal growth found on the snouts of mature males.

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