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Definition of chilabothrus

chilabothrus

/ˌkaɪ.ləˈbɑːθ.rəs/
Chi · la · both · rus
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chilabothrus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A taxonomic genus of non-venomous boas, commonly known as West Indian boas, endemic to the islands of the Greater and Lesser Antilles, the Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Example

"Conservationists are working to protect the natural habitats of the Chilabothrus species, as many of these Caribbean boas face threats from invasive predators."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'cheilos' meaning 'lip' and 'bothros' meaning 'pit', referring to the characteristic heat-sensing labial pits found along the jaws of these snakes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chilabothrus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chilabothrus
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