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Definition of neotropical rattlesnake
neotropical rattlesnake
Plural:neotropical rattlesnakes
neotropical rattlesnake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A highly venomous species of pit viper (Crotalus durissus) widely distributed throughout the grasslands, dry scrub, and savannas of South America, known for its distinct dorsal patterning and potent, often neurotoxic, venom.
Example
"During the herpetological survey in the Brazilian cerrado, researchers safely documented the behavior of a mature Neotropical rattlesnake."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from 'Neotropical', denoting the zoogeographical region encompassing Central and South America, combined with 'rattlesnake', referring to the snake's characteristic tail appendage.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neotropical rattlesnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neotropical rattlesnake