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Gavial

Definition:

A gavial is a large and long-snouted crocodile-like reptile native to Southeast Asia.

Sense 1 (Noun):

A species of crocodile-like reptile with a slender snout, native to the rivers of India and Southeast Asia.

Example sentence: The gavial is known for its distinctive long and narrow snout, perfectly adapted for catching fish.

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Sense 2 (Adjective):

Pertaining to or characteristic of the gavial species.

Example sentence: The gavial habitat provides the perfect environment for these reptiles to thrive.

Sense 3 (Noun):

(Local usage) A term used to refer to a person who is exceptionally greedy or gobbling.

Example sentence: He devoured the entire plate of food in a matter of seconds. He's such a gavial!