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matamata

Pronunciation: /ˌmatəˈmatə/
Definition of matamata

noun

  • a South American freshwater turtle that has a broad flat head and neck with irregular projections of skin.
    • Chelus fimbriatus, family Chelidae

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Tupi matamatá

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