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anaconda
noun
an·a·con·da
ˌa-nə-ˈkän-də 
: a large semiaquatic constricting snake (Eunectes murinus) of the boa family of tropical South America that may reach a length of 30 feet (9.1 meters)
broadly
: any of the large constricting snakes
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Researchers also said one of the northern green anacondas measured 6.3 meters (about 20 feet).
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2024
The original 1997 Anaconda starred Jennifer Lopez, Jon Voight, Owen Wilson and Ice Cube and followed a National Geographic-esque film crew that is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who forces them along on his quest to capture the world’s largest and deadliest snake, an anaconda.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
The title of the world's heaviest snake goes to green anacondas, according to the National History Museum.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
Embarking on its maiden voyage in June 2025 from the hub of Iquitos, Pure Amazon, a sleek 22-guest riverboat from luxury travel operator Abercrombie & Kent, promises views of caimans, sloths, and massive anacondas through panoramic wall-to-wall windows and immersive excursions.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2024
The original 1997 Anaconda starred Jennifer Lopez, Jon Voight, Owen Wilson and Ice Cube and followed a National Geographic-esque film crew that is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who forces them along on his quest to capture the world’s largest and deadliest snake, an anaconda.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
The title of the world's heaviest snake goes to green anacondas, according to the National History Museum.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
Embarking on its maiden voyage in June 2025 from the hub of Iquitos, Pure Amazon, a sleek 22-guest riverboat from luxury travel operator Abercrombie & Kent, promises views of caimans, sloths, and massive anacondas through panoramic wall-to-wall windows and immersive excursions.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
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anaconda
noun
an·a·con·da
ˌan-ə-ˈkän-də
: a large South American snake that crushes its prey in its coils
also
: any large snake that crushes its prey like an anaconda
Geographical Definition
Anaconda
geographical name
An·a·con·da
ˌa-nə-ˈkän-də
city in southwestern Montana that grew rapidly following the building of a copper-smelting plant in 1884 and expanded to contain one of the largest nonferrous production plants in the world population 9298
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