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Definition of burmese python
burmese python
Plural:Burmese pythons
burmese python Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, heavy-bodied, non-venomous constrictor snake (Python bivittatus) native to a large area of tropical South and Southeast Asia, known for its distinctively patterned brown and black skin and its status as a highly problematic invasive species in the Florida Everglades.
Example
"Local wildlife authorities are increasing efforts to manage the growing population of the Burmese python to protect native mammals in the wetlands."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named for its native geographical range historically centered around Burma (now Myanmar) and paired with 'python', from the Greek 'Pythōn', referring to a legendary monstrous serpent.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Burmese python. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/burmese python