Nile crocodile

Nile crocodile

n. A large crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) of Africa and Madagascar that preys on large vertebrates and sometimes attacks humans.

Nile′ croc′odile

n. the common African crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus, sometimes growing to a length of 20 ft. (6.1 m). [1895–1900]

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Nile crocodile - a dangerous crocodile widely distributed in AfricaAfrican crocodile, Crocodylus niloticuscrocodile - large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters