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congo snake

American  

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of congo snake

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.

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