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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHabu
/ˈhæbuː/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A venomous pit viper species native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.
"The habu is known for its potent venom and is often found in subtropical forests." - 2
A term used in herpetology to refer specifically to the species Protobothrops flavoviridis.
"Researchers studied the habu to understand its behavior and habitat preferences."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'habu' originates from the Japanese word 'ハブ', referring to a venomous snake found in the Ryukyu Islands. The word has been adopted into English to describe this specific species, reflecting the influence of Japanese culture and language in the context of herpetology.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Habu" is said worldwide
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Habu
Transliteration: Habu
"Le habu est un serpent venimeux trouvé dans les îles Ryukyu."
Habu
Transliteration: Habu
"Der Habu ist eine giftige Schlange, die in den Ryukyu-Inseln vorkommt."
Habu
Transliteration: Habu
"L'habu è un serpente velenoso delle isole Ryukyu."
Habu
Transliteration: Habu
"El habu es una serpiente venenosa que se encuentra en las islas Ryukyu."
Habu
Transliteration: Habu
"O habu é uma cobra venenosa encontrada nas ilhas Ryukyu."
हाबू
Transliteration: Hābū
"हाबू एक विषैला सांप है जो रियुक्यू द्वीपों पर पाया जाता है।"
哈布蛇
Transliteration: Hā bù shé
"哈布蛇是一种在琉球群岛发现的毒蛇。"
하부
Transliteration: Habu
"하부는 류큐 제도에서 발견되는 독사입니다."
ハブ
Transliteration: Habu
"ハブは琉球諸島に生息する毒蛇です。"
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