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Definition of urutu

urutu

/ˌuːrəˈtuː/
u · ru · tu
Plural:urutus
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urutu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, highly venomous pit viper (Bothrops alternatus) native to the southeastern regions of South America, known for the distinctive horseshoe or cross-like markings on its body.

Example

"During the herpetological survey in Argentina, the research team carefully documented the habitat of the elusive urutu."

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• Rhymes for urutu

• Nearby Words

uruguay
uruma
urumqi
urutu
usak
usambara bush viper
usambara vine snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese 'urutu', originating from the Tupi language word 'urutú'.

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