Masculin

Alligator

Signification (Anglais)

alligator (animal)

Concepts

Synonymes

Fréquence

C2
Prononcé comme (IPA)
/aliˈɡaːtoːʁ/
Étymologie (Anglais)

In summary

16th century, in part directly from Spanish lagarto (“lizard”), in part through English alligator (and its variants). The contemporary form established itself during the 18th century following English (as in all European languages). Ultimately from Latin lacertus.

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