Yacare \Yac"a*re`\ (y[a^]k"[.a]*r[=a]`), n. [See Jacare.]
(Zool.)
A South American crocodilian ({Jacare sclerops}) resembling
the alligator in size and habits. The eye orbits are
connected together, and surrounded by prominent bony ridges.
Called also {spectacled alligator}, and {spectacled cayman}.
[Written also {jacare}.]
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Note: The name is also applied to allied species.
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