🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

मगरमच्छ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: magarmachchh

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Crocodile/ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"मगरमच्छ नदी के किनारे धूप सेंक रहा था।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A large aquatic reptile with a long snout, sharp teeth, and a powerful tail, found in tropical regions.

    "The crocodile basked in the sun along the riverbank."
  2. 2

    A member of the family Crocodylidae, which includes various species of crocodiles.

    "The Nile crocodile is one of the most well-known species in Africa."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'crocodile' originates from the Latin 'crocodilus', which in turn comes from the Greek 'krokódilos', meaning 'pebble worm'. The term has evolved over centuries to refer specifically to the large aquatic reptiles known for their long snouts and powerful jaws.

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