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악어 meaning and pronunciation

akeo · crocodile; alligator

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 23263
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 아거Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    열대의 강이나 호수에서 살며 생김새는 도마뱀과 비슷하나 몸집은 훨씬 크고 이빨이 날카로우며 물고기나 다른 동물들을 잡아 먹고 사는 동물.

    English: crocodile; alligator — An animal living in a tropical river or pond and preying on fish or other animals using its sharp teeth, which looks like a lizard but is a lot larger.

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Origin
鰐魚
Categories
동식물 > 동물류

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