alligatoroid

adjective

al·​li·​ga·​tor·​oid

ˈalə̇ˌgātəˌrȯid

1

: resembling an alligator

2

: relating to alligators

Word History

Etymology

alligator entry 1 + -oid

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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