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anaconda

 

[ หŒรฆn.ษ™หˆkษ’n.dษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal species

An anaconda is a large snake found in tropical South America, known for its impressive size and strength. It is one of the heaviest and longest snakes in the world, belonging to the boa family. Anacondas are primarily aquatic and are often found in swamps, marshes, and slow-moving streams. They are non-venomous constrictors, which means they kill their prey by wrapping around and suffocating it. Common species include the green anaconda, which can grow over 29 feet in length.

Synonyms

boa, constrictor, serpent

Examples of usage

  • The green anaconda can weigh over 550 pounds.
  • Anacondas are known to inhabit the Amazon River basin.
  • The anaconda is often featured in documentaries about wildlife.
  • In some cultures, the sighting of an anaconda is seen as a sign of good fortune.

Translations

Translations of the word "anaconda" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anaconda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคจเคพเค•เฅ‹เค‚เคกเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anaconda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anaconda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะฐะบะพะฝะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ anakonda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒŠใ‚ณใƒณใƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anaconda

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anaconda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anaconda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋‚˜์ฝ˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุงูƒูˆู†ุฏุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anakonda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anakonda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทจ่Ÿ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ anakonda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ anaconda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะฐะบะพะฝะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒแƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anaconda

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anaconda

Etymology

The word 'anaconda' comes from the late 19th century, with its origins likely traced back to the Sinhalese word 'huna-kanda', which means 'snake'. The term was adopted by English speakers and gradually transformed into 'anaconda'. Historically, anacondas have been part of folklore and mythology in various South American cultures, often symbolizing strength and mystery. Over time, as European explorers and naturalists encountered these massive snakes, the term became widely recognized, leading to more scientific explorations of the species and its habitat. As global interest in exotic animals grew, the anaconda gained notoriety for its size and predatory abilities, further embedding the word in modern language and popular culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,271, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.