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Definition of Cayman
1. Noun. A semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly.
Generic synonyms: Crocodilian, Crocodilian Reptile
Group relationships: Genus Caiman
Specialized synonyms: Caiman Sclerops, Spectacled Caiman
Definition of Cayman
1. n. The south America alligator. See Alligator.
Definition of Cayman
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of caiman) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cayman
1. caiman [n -S] - See also: caiman
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cayman
Literary usage of Cayman
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Best Dives of the Caribbean by Joyce Huber (2006)
"cayman Islands Dubbed "The Islands that Time Forgot" by the Saturday Evening Post
in the early 1950s, the caymans today - Grand cayman, cayman Brae and ..."
2. Wanderings in South America: The North-west of the United States, and the by Charles Waterton (1879)
"A native hook and way of baiting.—The cayman's dinner-bell.—Caught at last.—How
to secure the reptile.—Mounting a cayman.—An improvised bridle. ..."
3. The Auk: Quarterly Journal of Ornithology by American Ornithologists' Union, Nuttall Ornithological Club (1886)
"Island of Grand cayman, West Indies. I take much pleasure in dedicating this
species to Mr. R. Bowdler Sharpe, of London, England. ..."
4. Golf Resorts: Where to Play in the USA, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean by Jim Nicol, Barbara Nicol (2001)
"A British Crown Colony, the group consists of Grand cayman and, about 80 miles
east, Little cayman and cayman Brae islands. The cost of living is high ..."
5. Southey's Common-place Book by Robert Southey (1849)
"43,) believes, with the Otho- macos, that the cayman, having no alacrity at
sinking, is obliged to swallow stones by way of ballast, till he is heavy enough ..."
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