Synonyms for crocodile

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.

Related words

Word family

crocodilelike

Phrases

crocodile bird mugger crocodile saltwater crocodile swamp crocodile crocodile clip crocodile squeezer estuarine crocodile fish-eating crocodile

Forms

Plural

crocodiles → crocs, cockatrices…

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

croc¹

10 letters

cockatrice