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What does crocodilos in Ancient Grek mean?

  1. Snakes

  2. Crocodile

  3. Aligators

  4. Lizard
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Explanation

The ancient Greek word 'krokodeilos' literally means 'lizard' or 'worm lizard,' referring to the lizard-like appearance of crocodiles. While crocodiles are a specific type of reptile, the Greek term itself broadly referred to lizards. The modern word 'crocodile' evolved from this Greek root.

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