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Definition of barba amarilla

barba amarilla

Plural:barbas amarillas
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barba amarilla Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, highly venomous pit viper (Bothrops asper) native to tropical rainforests and lowlands of Central and South America, characterized by a broad, lance-shaped head and a pale yellow jaw.

Example

"During the expedition through the Honduran rainforest, the guide warned the researchers to watch their step to avoid startling a resting barba amarilla."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Spanish 'barba amarilla', literally meaning 'yellow beard', referring to the characteristic pale yellowish coloration of the snake's lower jaw and throat.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barba amarilla. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barba amarilla
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