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Definition of malagasy giant hognose snake
malagasy giant hognose snake
Plural:Malagasy giant hognose snakes
malagasy giant hognose snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, mildly venomous, rear-fanged snake native to the island of Madagascar, distinguished by its prominent, upturned snout used for excavating eggs and small prey from sandy soil.
Example
"The Malagasy giant hognose snake is known to use its specialized snout to dig up lizard eggs hidden in the loose earth."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from its native habitat in Madagascar ('Malagasy'), its exceptionally large size compared to other hognose snakes, and its distinctive upturned snout resembling that of a hog.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Malagasy giant hognose snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/malagasy giant hognose snake