spectacled caiman

/ˌspɛktəkəld ˌkeɪmən/
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Definitions of spectacled caiman
  1. noun
    caiman with bony ridges about the eyes; found from southern Mexico to Argentina
    synonyms: Caiman sclerops
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    type of:
    caiman, cayman
    a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly
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