MASSASAUGA - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
pygmy rattlesnake found in moist areas from the Great Lakes to Mexico; feeds on mice and small amphibians
Categories: Rattlesnake, Rattler
📖 Fun Facts About Massasauga
- • The name “Massasauga” comes from the Chippewa language, meaning “Great River Mouth”.
Synonyms
Sistrurus miliaris, Massasauga rattler, Sistrurus catenatus, Ground rattler, Massasauga
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "massasauga" comes from Ojibwe misiza:gi:, which comes from French Mississague.
🔗 Related Words
Mississauga – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Many English words entered through French but originally came from Latin, Arabic, or even Persian.