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Definition of spectacled caiman

spectacled caiman

Plural:spectacled caimans
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spectacled caiman Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A small to medium-sized crocodilian reptile native to Central and South America, distinguished by a prominent bony ridge between its eyes that resembles a pair of spectacles.

Example

"During our night tour in the Amazon, we spotted a spectacled caiman resting quietly along the muddy riverbank."

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• Nearby Words

speckled rattlesnake
speckled trout
spectacled bear
spectacled caiman
spectacled cobra
spectacles
spectatrix

Word Origin & Etymology

The common name 'spectacled' refers to the prominent bony ridge situated between the eyes, which gives the appearance of a pair of spectacles. The word 'caiman' derives from Spanish and Portuguese 'caimán', originating from the Carib or Galibi language.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spectacled caiman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spectacled caiman
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