Large reptiles with long bodies, thick skin, powerful jaws, and tails, that live in tropical waters.
From Greek 'krokodeilos,' which may be from 'kroke' (pebbles) + 'drilos' (worm), describing the bumpy texture. The word entered English through Latin.
Crocodiles cry genuine tears, but not from sadness—they secrete salt through their eyes while basking in sun, which is why 'crocodile tears' means fake crying, not because they're pretending to weep.
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