Cayman Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkeɪmən

KAY-muhn

UK

kˈeɪmən

kay-MUHN

Definition

A cayman is a small to medium-sized reptile related to the alligator, found mainly in Central and South America.

Usage & Nuances

'Cayman' refers specifically to animals in the Caiman family, not to all crocodiles or alligators. Not to be confused with the Cayman Islands (island group in the Caribbean).

• Spanish: caimán
• Portuguese (BR): jacaré (caimão)
• Portuguese (PT): jacaré (caimão)
• Chinese (Simplified): 凯门鳄
• Chinese (Traditional): 凱門鱷
• Hindi: कैमैन (मगरमच्छ की एक प्रजाति)
• Arabic: كايمان (نوع من التماسيح)
• Bengali: কাইমন
• Russian: кайман
• Japanese: カイマン
• Vietnamese: cá sấu caiman
• Korean: 카이만
• Turkish: kaiman
• Urdu: کایمن
• Indonesian: kaiman

Example Sentences

A cayman lives in the river.

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The cayman is related to the alligator.

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We saw a cayman at the zoo.

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Did you know there's a cayman living near this lake?

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The rainforest is home to many animals, including the cayman.

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People sometimes confuse a cayman with a crocodile, but they're not the same.

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