bushmaster

 
Pronunciation: /ˈbʊʃmɑːstə/

noun

  • a pit viper which is the largest venomous snake in the New World, found in Central and South America.
    • Lachesis muta, family Viperidae

Origin:

early 19th century: perhaps from Dutch bosmeester, from bos 'bush' + meester 'master'