matamata
nounEtymology Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese matamatá, from Nheengatu and Old Tupi matamatá.
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A side-necked turtle of species Chelus fimbriata, whose shell resembles a dead leaf.
noun
Etymology Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese matamatá, from Nheengatu and Old Tupi matamatá.
A side-necked turtle of species Chelus fimbriata, whose shell resembles a dead leaf.
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