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rattlesnake
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/kɐʃˈka.vɛɫ/cas·ca·vel
Definition
1A 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