anaconda

Meanings

• A large, heavy-bodied snake, found primarily in South America. Anacondas are known for their powerful muscles and their ability to squeeze their prey to death.

  - "The anaconda is the largest snake in the world."
  - "Anacondas are often found in swamps and wetlands."
  - "The anaconda is a powerful and dangerous snake, capable of killing a human being with a single squeeze."

• A colloquial term for a person who is especially skilled or knowledgeable in a particular area, particularly in the context of the natural world.

  - "He's a real anaconda when it comes to identifying different bird species."
  - "She's an anaconda when it comes to memorizing complex scientific formulas."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌænəˈkɒndə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

pass the trash

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Rhymes

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anaconda , conda , ponda

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Homophones

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1. Anaconda () : A large, heavy-bodied snake found primarily in South America.
   

2. Anaconda (English) : A large, heavy-bodied snake found primarily in South America, capable of killing a human being with a single squeeze.
   

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Variants

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anaconda , anacondas , Anaconda

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Forms

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Anaconda (Eunectes notae), Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus), Water Boa (Eunectes deschauensees), Peruviian Anaconda (Eunectes peruvianus)

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Etymology

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The word 'anaconda' comes from the Quechua word 'anaconda', which means 'great snake'. The name was later adopted by European explorers and naturalists, who used it to refer to various large, heavy-bodied snakes found primarily in South America.

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1. Boa constrictor: A large, heavy-bodied snake belonging to the family Boidae, closely related to the anaconda. Unlike the anaconda, which is found primarily in South America, the boa constrictor is native to Central America, extending from Mexico to Panama, but can also be found in South America, particularly in regions with a high degree of human population and agricultural activity.

2. Pythonidae: A large and diverse family of snakes belonging to the order Squamata, characterized by their elongated and flexible bodies, their ability to constrict their prey by coiling around it, and their wide range of habitats, from forests and grasslands to deserts and wetlands.

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Culture

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Anacondas have held a significant place in the cultural and mythological traditions of various indigenous peoples of South America. For instance, among the Quechua people of Ecuador, the anaconda is believed to be a powerful and sacred creature, capable of bringing about both destruction and renewal, depending on the intentions of those who encounter it.

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