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Definition of okinawa habu

okinawa habu

Plural:Okinawa habus
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okinawa habu Lexical Profile

• noun

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A large, highly venomous pit viper endemic to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, particularly the Okinawa and Amami island groups, characterized by its aggressive nature and distinctive yellow-green scales with dark blotches.

Example

"Local health authorities strongly advise hikers to wear protective boots to avoid bites from the Okinawa habu while exploring the island's dense forests."

Word Origin & Etymology

From 'Okinawa', the primary Japanese island chain where the species is found, and 'habu', a Japanese word referring to various venomous pit vipers endemic to the Ryukyu Islands.

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