any member of a genus (Dracaena) of lizards in the family Teiidae. These lizards are found in the wet, forested areas of South America. D. guianensis reaches a length of 122 cm (48 inches). Caiman lizards feed mainly on snails, crushing them with their strong teeth and spitting out the shell pieces before swallowing. Caiman lizards are olive green in colour and have flattened tails with a double crest for swimming.
CAIMAN LIZARD
Meaning of CAIMAN LIZARD in English
Britannica English vocabulary. Английский словарь Британика. 2012