garter snake

gar·ter snake

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gahr-ter sneyk]
- /ˈgɑr tər sneɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gahr-ter sneyk]
- /ˈgɑr tər sneɪk/

Definitions of garter snake words

noun garter snake any of numerous harmless snakes of the genus Thamnophis, common in North and Central America, ranging in size from 14 to 30 inches (36 to 76 cm) and typically having three longitudinal stripes on the back. 1
noun garter snake any nonvenomous North American colubrid snake of the genus Thamnophis, typically marked with longitudinal stripes 0
noun garter snake any of various small, harmless, striped colubrid snakes (genus Thamnophis) common in North America 0

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Origin of garter snake

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1760-70

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garter snake popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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