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Definition of barba amarilla
barba amarilla
Plural:barbas amarillas
• 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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barba amarilla. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barba-amarilla