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Definition of bushmaster
bushmaster
/ˈbʊʃˌmæstər/
bush · mas · ter
Plural:bushmasters
bushmaster Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, highly venomous pit viper of the genus Lachesis, native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, distinguished as the longest venomous snake in the Western Hemisphere.
Example
"While trekking through the deep Amazon rainforest, the biologists carefully scanned the undergrowth to avoid accidentally stepping on a resting bushmaster."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for bushmasterWord Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 19th century as a compound of 'bush' and 'master', literally translating its perceived status as the formidable ruler of the tropical forest undergrowth.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bushmaster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bushmaster