‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. L. gavia a sea mew. ] (Zool.) The division of birds which includes the gulls and terns. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Hind. gha&rsdot_;iyāl: cf. F. gavial. ] (Zool.) A large Asiatic crocodilian (Gavialis Gangeticus); -- called also
☞ The gavial has a long, slender muzzle, teeth of nearly uniform size, and feet completely webbed. It inhabits the Ganges and other rivers of India. The name is also applied to several allied fossil species. [ 1913 Webster ]