noun
- plural of muggar; a large crocodilian reptile found in South Asia, similar to the saltwater crocodile
Usage: also spelled mugger; zoological term; primarily Indian subcontinent
Examples
- The muggars in the river were basking in the afternoon sun.
- Wildlife researchers studied the behavior of muggars in their natural habitat.
- Muggars are smaller than saltwater crocodiles but still dangerous predators.
- The sanctuary protects several species of muggars from poaching.