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While the population of American crocs dwindled to the hundreds in the 1970s, their numbers are now believed to be well over 2,000 reptiles, according to state fish and wildlife biologists. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025 Pick it up in dark green croc leather, or choose from two additional colors: tan and metallic taupe. Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025 There have been instances where crocs have killed pets in the Florida Keys and other parts of South Florida. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025 Eve, 2, absolutely refused to wear anything but the Simone Rocha crocs–which were not on her board! Chloe Malle, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for croc

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First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of croc was in 1884

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“Croc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/croc. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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croc

noun
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