yacare

See also: yacaré

English

Alternative forms

• jacare
• yakare

Etymology

Portuguese jacaré, from Old Tupi îakaré.

Noun

yacare (plural yacares)

1. A caiman; a kind of alligator.

   Synonym: yacare caiman

   • 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.