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rattlesnake

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/kɐʃˈka.vɛɫ/cas·ca·vel

Definition

1

A venomous snake of the viper family, genus Crotalus, common in the Americas, which has a rattle at the end of its tail.

Usage examples

The hiker froze when he heard the distinctive buzz of a rattlesnake.
Rattlesnake venom is hemotoxic, damaging tissue and blood cells.

Synonyms

Common combinations

rattlesnakerattlesnake biterattlesnake rattle