matamata
matamata · matamatas
A side-necked turtle of species Chelus fimbriata, whose shell resembles a dead leafA side-necked turtle of species Chelus fimbriata, whose shell resembles a dead leaf.
Meaning
1 sensesA side-necked turtle of species Chelus fimbriata, whose shell resembles a dead leaf.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese matamatá, from Nheengatu and Old Tupi matamatá.Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese matamatá, from Nheengatu and Old Tupi matamatá.
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