A slang term for a homemade, highly addictive injectable drug derived from desomorphine, which is synthesized from codeine. It is known for its dangerous and destructive effects on the body, often associated with severe tissue damage and infections. The name 'krokodil' (Russian for 'crocodile') refers to the scaly, crocodile-like skin that can develop in users due to tissue necrosis caused by the drug. noun
The addict was rushed to the hospital after injecting krokodil and developing severe skin ulcers.
Krokodil has gained notoriety for its devastating health consequences among drug users.
A common name for the crocodile, a large aquatic reptile belonging to the family Crocodylidae, found in freshwater habitats in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. Crocodiles are known for their powerful jaws, armored bodies, and predatory behavior. noun
The crocodile basked lazily on the riverbank, watching the boat pass by.
Crocodiles can live for several decades and are among the largest reptiles in the world.