yacare
See also: yacaré
English
Alternative forms
- jacare
- yakare
Etymology
Portuguese jacaré, from Old Tupi.
Noun
yacare (plural yacares)
- A caiman; a kind of alligator.
- 1859, Cassell's popular natural history (page 24)
- The yacare is not found farther south than the 32nd degree of south latitude. In its habit completely aquatic; and is never found excepting in the water or on the bank.
- 1859, Cassell's popular natural history (page 24)