JARARACA

Etymology

Noun

jararaca (plural jararacas)

A species of venomous snake found in South America, Bothrops jararaca.

Source: Wiktionary


Jar`a*ra"ca, n. Etym: [Pg., from the native name.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A poisonous serpent of Brazil (Bothrops jararaca), about eighteen inches long, and of a dusky, brownish color, variegated with red and black spots.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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