green snake

noun

Synonyms of green snakenext
: either of two bright green harmless largely insectivorous North American colubrid snakes (Opheodrys vernalis and O. aestivus)

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Jennifer De Angelo Baxter sculpted green snake heads and a headpiece out of foam, aluminum foil and cardboard to conjure the mythical Greek monster Medusa. — Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026 As in real life, her bangs hover close to her eyebrows, but in this portrait, green snakes slither through her hair. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 However, certain species — such as rat snakes and rough green snakes — are better at climbing than others. — Sarah Linn may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026 His work is helping scientists get a better understanding of rare snake species like timber rattlesnakes and smooth green snakes. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for green snake

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First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of green snake was in 1699

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green snake

noun
: either of two bright green harmless largely insect-eating snakes of North America

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