Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jacare
Noun
juh-kuh-ree
Definition
A large reptile found in tropical regions, often resembling a crocodile.
Examples
- The jacare basked in the sun along the riverbank.
- Local fishermen often tell tales of encounters with fierce jacares.
Meaning
The term ‘jacare’ refers to a variety of caiman, a type of freshwater crocodilian that inhabits rivers, lakes, and wetlands in South America.
Synonyms
- Caiman
- Alligator
