caiman lizard

/ˌkeɪmən ˌlɪzərd/
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Definitions of caiman lizard
  1. noun
    crocodile-like lizard of South America having powerful jaws for crushing snails and mussels
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    type of:
    teiid, teiid lizard
    tropical New World lizard with a long tail and large rectangular scales on the belly and a long tail
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