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massasauga

/ˌmæs.əˈsɔː.ɡə/
mas · sa · sau · ga
Plural:massasaugas
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massasauga Lexical Profile

massasauga Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A small, venomous rattlesnake species native to the wetlands, swamps, and damp grasslands of the midwestern United States, southern Ontario, and northern Mexico, distinguished by a stout body with dark blotches.

Example

"During our hike through the Michigan wetlands, the naturalist warned us to watch our step to avoid disturbing a resting massasauga."

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• Rhymes for massasauga

• Nearby Words

masque
mass
massaranduba
massasauga
massif central
massive
mast

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Ojibwe word 'massasauga', meaning 'great river mouth', which refers to the swampy river deltas and wetland habitats where these snakes are typically found.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Massasauga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/massasauga
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