hổ lục

Rắn hổ lục cuộn mình trên một tảng đá trong rừng mưa nhiệt đới.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Bushmaster: A large, venomous pit viper (Lachesis genus) found in Central and South America. The term "hổ lục" is a Vietnamese zoological name for this snake.
   • Lachesis: The scientific genus name for the bushmaster, sometimes used directly as a common name.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Rắn hổ lục là một trong những loài rắn độc lớn nhất châu Mỹ. (The bushmaster is one of the largest venomous snakes in the Americas.)
  • Chi Lachesis thường được gọi là hổ lục. (The genus Lachesis is commonly called bushmaster.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "hổ lục" is primarily used in scientific, zoological, or formal contexts. It is not a common word in everyday Vietnamese conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Rắn hổ lục: The full, more precise term meaning "bushmaster snake."
• Lachesis: The direct scientific term used in academic contexts.

Synonyms

• Bushmaster: The standard English common name.
• Lachesis: The scientific genus name used as a common name in technical writing.

Note on Usage

• "Hổ lục" is a specialized term. In general contexts, Vietnamese speakers might describe it as (a large venomous snake in South America) rather than using the specific name.