Phrase guide

Nile crocodile

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A large fierce carnivorous semi-aquatic African crocodile of species (Crocodylus niloticus).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a dangerous crocodile widely distributed in Africa

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: African crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: crocodile

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: cocodril del Nil — Translations
  • Chinese Mandarin: 尼羅鱷 /尼罗鳄 (níluó'è) — Translations
  • Czech: krokodýl nilský — Translations
  • French: crocodile du Nil — Translations
  • Georgian: ნილოსის ნიანგი (nilosis niangi) — Translations
  • German: Nilkrokodil — Translations
  • Korean: 나일악어 (nairageo) — Translations
  • Tamil: நைல் முதலை — Translations