Cayman has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly
"The jaguar found its favorite prey in the murky waters where the crocodilian-like cayman swims."
2
Alternative spelling of caiman
"The traveler noted that cayman was an alternative spelling found in some older texts referring to the large crocodilian native to Central and South America."
In plain English: A cayman is an alligator that lives only in Cuba and nearby islands.
"The family went to Florida to see an alligator swim in its enclosure and then visit a nearby cayman sanctuary."
Example Sentences
"The family went to Florida to see an alligator swim in its enclosure and then visit a nearby cayman sanctuary."
noun
"The ancient manuscript was guarded by a fierce cayman in the swampy bayou."
noun
"Tourists often visit the Cayman Islands for its beautiful beaches and warm waters."
noun
"Local fishermen avoid the shallow reefs where large caymans frequently hunt at night."
noun
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