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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

ghaghara
ghana
ghanaian
gharial
ghastliness
ghastly
ghats

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gharial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gharial
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