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Definition of yellow anaconda
yellow anaconda
Plural:yellow anacondas
yellow anaconda Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, non-venomous species of boa (Eunectes notaeus) native to the wetlands, rivers, and marshes of southern South America, characterized by a yellowish-brown or green base color overlaid with black spots and saddles.
Example
"While exploring the floodplains of the Pantanal, the researchers documented a massive yellow anaconda resting in the shallow water."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The common name derives from its predominantly yellowish-brown coloration and the term 'anaconda', which originated from Sinhalese or Tamil ('henakandaya' or 'anaikonda') but was historically misapplied by early European explorers to the large aquatic boas of South America.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yellow anaconda. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yellow anaconda