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alligator

al·li·ga·tor

UK/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/ US/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/ fairly common slang us
noun (2) verb (1)

noun

1.

leather made from alligator''s hide

2.

either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with with shorter broader snouts

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verb

1.

of paint, varnish, or the like: to crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application

Origin

] From early Modern English alligater, alligarta, aligarto, alegarto, alagarto, from Spanish el lagarto (“the lizard”), from Latin lacertus (“lizard”), modern spelling possibly influenced by the unrelated Latin alligator (“one who binds”).

Phrases

  • Allegheny alligator
  • Alligator Alley
  • alligator apple
  • alligator bait
  • alligator clamp
  • alligator clip
  • alligator fish
  • alligator flag

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