Part of speech: Noun
leather made from alligator's hide
Part of speech: Noun
either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
Part of speech: Verb
crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application
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Alligator
alligator – A related word in the same word family.
ing – A related word in the same word family.
Related words show how one ancient root could spawn dozens of modern meanings.