ma·ta·ma·ta
| \ ˌmatəməˈtä \
plural -s
Definition of matamata
1
: a pleurodiran turtle (Chelus fimbriata) of Guiana and the northern part of Brazil that reaches a length of three feet, has a rough shell and a long neck with fleshy fimbriae on the neck and on the head, and produces eggs that yield an edible oil
2
: any of several South American trees of the genus Eschweilera of the family Lecythidaceae
especially
: a tree yielding a heavy hard compact wood used for pilings and foundation construction
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“Matamata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matamata. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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