any large predatory reptile of the order Crocodilia, which includes the crocodiles, alligators, and caymans. They live in or near water and have a long broad snout, powerful jaws, a four-chambered heart, and socketed teeth
adjective
2.
of, relating to, or belonging to the Crocodilia
3.
of, relating to, or resembling a crocodile
crocodilian in American English
(ˌkrɑkəˈdɪliən)
adjective
1.
of or like a crocodile
2.
of an order (Crocodylia) of reptiles including the crocodile, alligator, caiman, and gavial