diamond snake

British  

noun

1. a python, Morelia argus, of Australia and New Guinea, with yellow diamond-shaped markings

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Example Sentences

Adorned in silver jewelry including a diamond snake necklace from Bvlgari and wet curls, Cyrus hit the scene with husband Liam Hemsworth, who opted for a simple black-and-white suit with a bowtie.

From Fox News

The family of the boas, known scientifically as the boidae, contains many species which are to be found in all parts of the world: the diamond snake of Australia, the rock python of Natal, the Indian python, and the great South American genera--the anaconda and the true boa-constrictor.

From Project Gutenberg

Diamond Snake stepped forward from his place in the row of chanters and began to address the tribe in a high, not unmusical voice.

From Project Gutenberg

Although Diamond Snake spoke fast in his excitement, the Indian agent managed to pick out enough of the sense here and there to make out that, as he had suspected, he himself was the subject of the chief's address.

From Project Gutenberg

Diamond Snake and his attendant masters of ceremonies had not, in the brief space of time allotted to them for comprehension, made out what was occurring on the opposite side of the pit.

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