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Definition of Gavial

1. Noun. Large fish-eating Indian crocodilian with a long slender snout.

Definition of Gavial

1. n. A large Asiatic crocodilian (Gavialis Gangeticus); -- called also nako, and Gangetic crocodile.

Definition of Gavial

1. Noun. A crocodile-like reptile with long, narrow jaws (species ''Gavialis gangeticus''); one of two surviving members of the family Gavialidae. ¹

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Definition of Gavial

1. a large reptile [n -S]

Medical Definition of Gavial

1. A large Asiatic crocodilian (Gavialis Gangeticus); called also nako, and Gangetic crocodile. The gavial has a long, slender muzzle, teeth of nearly uniform size, and feet completely webbed. It inhabits the Ganges and other rivers of India. The name is also applied to several allied fossil species. Origin: Hind. Ghariul: cf. F. Gavial. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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