noun
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a bite inflicted by a snake, esp a venomous one
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a drink of cider and lager
Etymology
Origin of snakebite
Example Sentences
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Approximately a week ago, Ventura County Fire officers responded to another snakebite incident at Wildwood Regional Park near Thousand Oaks.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
In India, a high concentration of snakebite deaths and injuries are reported in the central and eastern regions, says Dr Yogesh Jain, a GST member and a practitioner in the central Chhattisgarh state.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026
“If the snakebite medicine can come to the grassroots, we will all get help,” she said.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2024
Researchers hope these artificial capillaries will aid in the development of better snakebite treatments while lowering the dependence on animal models.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 5, 2024
At first Roy thought it was from a snakebite, and worriedly glanced around.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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