nile crocodile
1Nile crocodile — For the crocodile inhabiting west and northwest Africa, see Desert Crocodile. Deuterostomia Nile crocodile Conservation status …
2Nile crocodile — Nile′ croc′odile n. ram the common African crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus, sometimes growing to a length of 20 ft. (6.1 m) • Etymology: 1895–1900 …
3Nile crocodile — the common African crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus, sometimes growing to a length of 20 ft. (6.1 m): in some areas it is greatly reduced in number and now rare. Also, Nilotic crocodile. See illus. under crocodile. [1895 1900] * * * …
4Nile crocodile — noun a dangerous crocodile widely distributed in Africa • Syn: ↑African crocodile, ↑Crocodylus niloticus • Hypernyms: ↑crocodile …
5Nile crocodile — noun A large fierce carnivorous semi aquatic African crocodile …
6CROCODILE — (Heb. תַּנִּיך or תַּנִּים), the largest surviving reptile, with a length of as much as 23 feet (7 m.) or more. The tannim or tannin of the Bible refers to the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) and also to gigantic mythological animals said… …
7Crocodile attack — Crocodile attacks on people are common in places where large crocodiles are native and human populations live. Only six of the 23 crocodilian species are considered dangerous to adult humans, and only individuals 2 metres (6.6 ft) in length… …
8Crocodile (animal) — Crocodile Pour les articles homonymes, voir Crocodile (homonymie) …
9Crocodile Du Nil — Crocodile du Nil …
10Crocodile du nil — Crocodile du Nil …
