ringneck snake
ring·neck snake
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ring-nek sneyk]
- /ˈrɪŋˌnɛk sneɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ring-nek sneyk]
- /ˈrɪŋˌnɛk sneɪk/
Definitions of ringneck snake words
- noun ringneck snake any of several small, nonvenomous North American snakes of the genus Diadophis, usually having a conspicuous yellow or orange ring around the neck. 1
- noun ringneck snake any of a genus (Diadophis) of small colubrid snakes with a yellow or orange ring around the neck, common throughout North America 0
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Origin of ringneck snake
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35
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Parts of speech for Ringneck snake
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ringneck snake popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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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