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Definition of jararacussu

jararacussu

/ˌʒɑːrərəˈkuːsuː/
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Plural:jararacussus
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jararacussu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, highly venomous species of pit viper (Bothrops jararacussu) native to the coastal forests and inland environments of South America, notably in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia.

Example

"Antivenom is crucial in rural Brazilian clinics to treat bites from the jararacussu, which can deliver massive amounts of venom in a single strike."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English via Portuguese 'jararacuçu', originally from the Tupi language words 'yarará' (referring to a type of snake) and 'usu' or 'gwaçu' (meaning large or great).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jararacussu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jararacussu
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