anaconda
noun
a South American boa, Eunectes murinus, that often grows to a length of more than 25 feet (7.6 meters).
anacondas
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pluralof anaconda.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There, they don’t have to worry about their natural predators, like jaguars and anacondas.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
On a swamp called the Floating Forest, deep in the Amazon, Paul Rosolie is looking for anacondas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
Modern anacondas are among the heaviest and longest snakes in existence.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2025
According to their analysis, anacondas have remained exceptionally large ever since.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2025
Sleepiness and slothfulness keep it out of harm’s way, away from the notice of jaguars, ocelots, harpy eagles and anacondas.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
