venomous snake — a snake that produces venom and injects it through fangs to kill or immobilize prey
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a snake that produces venom and injects it through fangs to kill or immobilize prey
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvenəməs sneɪk/
Example Sentences
- My camping trip turned into a horror movie when I found a venomous snake in my sleeping bag.
- The zoo keeper's job description should definitely mention 'experience with venomous snakes required.'
- Scientists study venomous snakes to develop new medicines from their venom.
venomous snake
NOUN[/ˈvenəməs sneɪk/]
a snake that produces venom and injects it through fangs to kill or immobilize prey
a snake that produces venom and injects it through fangs to kill or immobilize prey
Wake before the snake can take!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Venomous derives from Latin venenum, meaning 'poison' or 'venom'. Snake comes from Old English snaca, which originally meant 'creeping thing' or 'that which crawls'. The compound term describes a reptile capable of injecting poison through its bite.
Breakdown
venom (from Latin venenum, poison) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by') + snake (from Old English snaca, a creeping creature).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My camping trip turned into a horror movie when I found a venomous snake in my sleeping bag.”
“The zoo keeper's job description should definitely mention 'experience with venomous snakes required.'”
“Scientists study venomous snakes to develop new medicines from their venom.”
“The hiker always carried antivenom when exploring areas known for venomous snakes.”
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