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Alligator.

alligator (animal)

9 characters4 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/aliˈɡaːtoːʁ/[ˌʔa.liˈɡaː.toːɐ̯][-lɪ-][-tɔɐ̯]
  1. alligator (animal)

    masculine · mixed
Where this word comes from

16th century, in part directly from Spanish lagarto (“lizard”), in part through English alligator (and its variants). The contemporary form established itself during the 18th century following English (as in all European languages). Ultimately from Latin lacertus.

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