congo snake

noun

any of several eel-shaped salamanders, as the amphiuma or siren.

Also called congo eel.

Origin of congo snake

1825-1835

An Americanism dating back to 1825-35

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Another species of congo snake is found with three toes,—hence the name of three-toed congo snake is given to it.

The Western World W.H.G. Kingston

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