king snake

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noun

any of several New World constrictors of the genus Lampropeltis, that often feed on other snakes.

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Origin of king snake

An Americanism dating back to 1700–10; king + snake

Words nearby king snake

King's Lynn, King's mark, King's Men, King-Smith, Kings Mountain, king snake, Kingsolver, Kings Park, king's pattern, king's-pawn openings, king's peace

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British Dictionary definitions for king snake

king snake

noun

any nonvenomous North American colubrid snake of the genus Lampropeltis, feeding on other snakes, small mammals, etc

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