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What does 'chupacabra' literally mean? | CRYPTIDS & MYTHICAL BEASTS

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Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris
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Dec 17, 2025
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Summary

Jess and Rob are exploring the etymological origins of mythical beasts and cryptids. 🐺 What does "Chupacabra" mean? 🦑 Why are we getting the name "Kraken" wrong? 🐉 What animal was the original "dragon"? These questions answered – and many more besides – in another Words Unravelled. 👕 OUR MERCH 👚 US SHOP: https://wordsunravelledshop.myspreadshop.com/ EU/UK SHOP: https://wordsunravelledshop.myspreadshop.net/ 👀 WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/hcVF8b2w6n4