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crocodile in Malay

buaya

/ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/US/ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/

crocodile in Malay: buaya. In English, crocodile means any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.

Malay words for crocodile

reptile
buaya

English meaning of crocodile

  1. noun Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.
  2. noun A long line or procession of people (especially children) walking together.
  3. noun A fallacious dilemma, mythically supposed to have been first used by a crocodile.
  4. noun Greedy or corrupt person (especially a politician or any public official).

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Questions about crocodile in Malay

What is the meaning of crocodile in Malay?
Crocodile in Malay is buaya.
Apakah maksud crocodile dalam bahasa Melayu?
Crocodile: buaya.
What does crocodile mean in English?
Crocodile means any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.

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