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Webster 1913 Edition

Jararaca

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Jarˊa-ra′ca

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Noun.
[Pg., from the native name.]
(Zool.)
A poisonous serpent of Brazil (
Bothrops jararaca
), about eighteen inches long, and of a dusky, brownish color, variegated with red and black spots.

Webster 1828 Edition

Jararaca

JARARACA

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Noun.
A species of serpent in America, seldom exceeding 18 inches in length,having prominent veins on its head, and of a dusky brownish color, variegated with red and black spots. It is very poisonous.

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