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crocodile

/ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/ /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/

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noun

Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.

Examples :

"The crocodile sunned itself on the riverbank, a large, dangerous animal. "

animal biology nature organism environment

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noun

A long line or procession of people (especially children) walking together.

Examples :

"The teacher led the students in a crocodile to the library. "

group human education

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noun

A fallacious dilemma, mythically supposed to have been first used by a crocodile.

Examples :

"The politician's argument presented a "crocodile": if we cut taxes, the economy will either boom immediately (which is unrealistic) or completely collapse (also unrealistic), ignoring all the other possibilities in between. "

philosophy logic mythology literature

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verb

To speak one's native language at an Esperanto-language gathering, rather than Esperanto.

Examples :

"At the Esperanto picnic, Maria, feeling homesick, started to crocodile by speaking Spanish with her sister, even though others were struggling to understand. "

language communication