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Meaning of massasauga | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˌmasəˈsɔːɡə/

Definitions

The rattlesnake Sistrurus catenatus (formerly Crotalinus catenatus) in the family Viperidae, found in three subspecies.

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Examples

“I hope in this paper to contribute something to the knowledge of the Prairie Rattlesnake, or Massasauga (Caudisona tergemina).”
“The Massasauga is emphatically a species of the prairies and their swamps and marshes.”
“According to the zoologist, the massasaugas were found abroad from mid-April to late October, chiefly during the daylight hours and for an average 197 days annually during the study period.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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