Nile crocodile

or Nilotic crocodile

noun

1. the common African crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus, sometimes growing to a length of 20 feet (6.1 meters): in some areas it is greatly reduced in number and now rare.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nile crocodile¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Perhaps one of our most disturbing stories of the year is this item about Nile crocodiles being uniquely sensitive to the wails of distressed babies.

From Science Magazine

All this as giant hippos and the stealthy, deadly predators, the Nile crocodiles, are in the water nearby.

From BBC

According to the court record, the Nile crocodile is listed as threatened and some species of saltwater crocodile are threatened or endangered.

From Seattle Times

The rainfed waters have submerged villages and islands and brought the fierce Nile crocodiles face-to-face with residents.

From Seattle Times

Mr Osborn-Smith said the Nile crocodile had "attempted to drag her down into a characteristic death roll in order to subdue its prey".

From BBC