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matamata

Matamata (noun) means a side-necked turtle of species Chelus fimbriata, whose shell resembles a dead leaf.

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A side-necked turtle of species Chelus fimbriata, whose shell resembles a dead leaf.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese matamatá, from Nheengatu and Old Tupi matamatá.

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"matamata" (noun) means a side-necked turtle of species Chelus fimbriata, whose shell resembles a dead leaf.

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