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Definition of mamushi

mamushi

/məˈmuːʃi/
ma · mu · shi
Plural:mamushis
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mamushi Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A highly venomous pit viper native to East Asia, particularly Japan, Korea, and China, characterized by a pale brown or gray body with dark, irregular blotches.

Example

"During the summer months in rural Japan, farmers are notoriously cautious of the mamushi that often hide in the tall grass near rice paddies."

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• Rhymes for mamushi

• Nearby Words

mammoth
mamoncillo
mamore
mamushi
manacle
manafossen
managua

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 19th century directly from Japanese マムシ (mamushi).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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