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crocodile
The loanword for crocodile, used especially for crocodile-leather goods and in contexts that distinguish it from alligators. The native term 鰐 more broadly covers both crocodiles and alligators.
Usage
Mainly used in fashion and luxury-goods contexts, as in クロコダイル革 (crocodile leather). In general zoological contexts, 鰐 is the more common word and covers alligators too.
Similar words
- 鰐: crocodile, alligator — the general native term for both
- アリゲーター: alligator — a distinct loanword for the alligator family