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ring snake

American  
Or ringed snake

noun

  1. grass snake.

  2. ringneck snake.

Etymology

Origin of ring snake

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

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The ring snake is not a constrictor, yet he thus tied himself round the tree by the coils of his tail.

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