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Definition of south american bushmaster
south american bushmaster
Plural:South American bushmasters
south american bushmaster Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, highly venomous pit viper native to the tropical forests of South America, recognized as the longest venomous snake in the Western Hemisphere.
Example
"During the expedition through the Amazon basin, the herpetologists were extremely careful to watch for the perfectly camouflaged South American bushmaster resting on the forest floor."
• Nearby Words
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name references its native geographical range in South America, while 'bushmaster' historically reflects the snake's formidable reputation and status as an apex predator dominating its jungle or 'bush' habitat.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of South american bushmaster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/south american bushmaster