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Definition of papuan python
papuan python
Plural:Papuan pythons
papuan python Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, non-venomous constrictor snake native to the island of New Guinea, known for its ability to noticeably change color and its unusual diet, which frequently includes consuming other snakes.
Example
"During their expedition through the forests of New Guinea, the researchers observed a Papuan python shifting its scales to a darker, olive-brown hue to blend in with the leaf litter."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from 'Papua', referring to its native habitat on the island of New Guinea, and 'python', from the Greek 'Pythōn', referring to a monstrous serpent in classical mythology.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Papuan python. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/papuan python