caimán

See also: caiman, Caiman, and caïman

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Taíno kaimán.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kaiˈman/ [kai̯ˈmãn]
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  • Rhymes: -an
  • Syllabification: cai‧mán

Noun

caimán m (plural caimanes)

  1. alligator
  2. caiman
  3. cunning person

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