caiman

  1. Noun.  A relative of the alligator, of the genus ''Caiman''. It resembles an alligator and a crocodile but smaller.
  2. Noun.  A semi-aquatic lizard, of the genus ''Dracaena'', found in South America. To differentiate from caimans, they are referred to as caiman lizards.

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