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boomslang

(South Africa) A highly venomous snake found in sub-Saharan Africa, .

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(South Africa) A highly venomous snake found in sub-Saharan Africa, .

Origin: From , from , composed of tree + snake. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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    — Bluesky· May 2026
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