ribbon snake
rib·bon snake
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rib-uh n sneyk]
- /ˈrɪb ən sneɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rib-uh n sneyk]
- /ˈrɪb ən sneɪk/
Definition of ribbon snake words
- noun ribbon snake either of two long-tailed garter snakes, Thamnophis proximus or T. sauritus, of eastern and central North America, having a brownish body and yellow or orange stripes. 1
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Origin of ribbon snake
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1730-40
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Parts of speech for Ribbon snake
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ribbon snake popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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