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massasauga

/ˌmæs.əˈsɔː.ɡə/
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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

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massage
massager
massaranduba
massasauga
masses
masseur
masseuse

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Massasauga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/massasauga
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