cayman
cayman is the alternative spelling of caiman.
Meaning of caiman
Noun
caiman (plural caimans)
- Any of the relatively small crocodilians of the genus Caiman, within the family Alligatoridae.
- Caimans are reptiles that are closely related to their Central and South American neighbors, the alligators. Adult caimans are usually four to six feet (1.8 m) in length.1995, Laurie Agopian, Extended Thematic Unit: Rain Forest, page 32
- A crocodilian of the subfamily Caimaninae, which includes the very large black caiman.
- A semi-aquatic lizard, of the genus Dracaena, found in South America. To differentiate from crocodilian caimans, they are referred to as caiman lizards.
Adjective capitalized: Cayman
Cayman (not comparable)
- Of or related to the Cayman Islands, understood geographically or politically.
Proper noun capitalized: Cayman
Cayman
- Synonym of Cayman Islands: Three islands constituting an overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the Caribbean Sea.
- Synonyms:
- Cayman Islands
Synonyms of cayman
Forms of cayman
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | caymans |
| Adjective | |
| alternative form | Caiman |
Words formed from cayman
- Cayman ataxia
- Cayman Brac
- Cayman Trench
- Cayman Trough
- Grand Cayman
- Little Cayman
Phrases with cayman
Questions about cayman
- What does cayman mean?
- Cayman means of or related to the Cayman Islands, understood geographically or politically.
- What is cayman the alternative spelling of?
- Cayman is the alternative spelling of caiman.
- What part of speech is cayman?
- Cayman can be an adjective or a proper noun.
Words near cayman in the dictionary
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