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rattlesnake

Pronunciation: /ˈrat(ə)lsneɪk/
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Definition of rattlesnake

noun

  • a heavy-bodied American pit viper with a series of horny rings on the tail that produce a characteristic rattling sound when vibrated as a warning.
    • Genera Crotalus and Sistrurus, family Viperidae: several species

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Definition of rattlesnake in the US English dictionary