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Definition of okinawa habu
okinawa habu
Plural:Okinawa habus
• 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."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Okinawa habu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/okinawa-habu