Gavials

/ˈɡeɪviəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gavial; multiple large reptiles with long narrow snouts related to crocodiles.

Etymology

From gavial plus -s English plural suffix, replacing the original singular form in English usage even though Sanskrit/Hindi origins prefer different pluralization.

Kelly Says

Multiple gavials together probably made wildlife documentaries absolutely riveting—imagine a river full of those bizarre long-snouted reptiles, like dinosaurs that survived.

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