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colubrid

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒljʊbrɪd/

Definition of colubrid

noun

Zoology
  • a snake of a very large family (Colubridae) which includes the majority of harmless species, such as grass snakes and garter snakes. The few venomous species have grooved fangs in the rear of the upper jaw.

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin Colubridae (plural), from Latin coluber 'snake'

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