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Definition of okinawa habu
okinawa habu
Plural:Okinawa habus
okinawa habu Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
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."
Synonyms
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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