Etymology

Serpent's Mouth

Ser·pent's Mouth

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Spanish Boca de la Serpiente
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  1. Spanish · calque ofBoca de la Serpiente
  2. English todaySerpent's Mouth

Calque of Spanish Boca de la Serpiente, derived from boca (“mouth”) and serpiente (“serpent, snake”). Coined by Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus. Compare Bocas del Dragón.

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