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Definition of saltwater crocodile

saltwater crocodile

Plural:saltwater crocodiles
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A large, highly opportunistic, and aggressive crocodilian species native to saltwater habitats, brackish wetlands, and river estuaries across Southeast Asia, Northern Australia, and eastern India, recognized as the largest living reptile on Earth.

Example

"During our tour of the Northern Territory, we spotted a massive saltwater crocodile basking on the muddy riverbank."

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saltcedar
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salto grande
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salvador
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salween

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saltwater crocodile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saltwater%20crocodile
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