gharial

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A crocodilian of species Gavialis gangeticus, of the family Gavialidae.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɛə.ɹi.əl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gharial.wav /ˈɡɛɹ.i.əl/

Word forms

gharial gharials gavial gharrial ghavial

Etymology

From Hindi घड़ियाल (ghaṛiyāl). Doublet of gavial.

Synonyms

Related words

gavialid caiman Gavialis

Derived words

false gharial Malayan gharial
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