snake doctor

noun

1. South Midland and Southern U.S. a dragonfly.
2. a hellgrammite.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snake doctor¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Then the Snake-Doctor desisted, gathering back the thing again.

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Then the Snake-Doctor began to call in his horrible myrmidons.

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Down South the colored people believe the dragon fly brings dead snakes to life, and they call it snake doctor.

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Something fearful beyond words, for, had not the Snake-Doctor claimed him?

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With all the patience I could command, I sat awaiting the orders of the snake-doctor.

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