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Definition of buttermilk racer

buttermilk racer

Plural:buttermilk racers
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buttermilk racer Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A fast-moving, non-venomous snake native to the southern United States (particularly Texas and Louisiana), scientifically classified as a subspecies of the Eastern racer (Coluber constrictor anthicus), characterized by its distinctive black or blue-black scales intensely mottled with white or pale yellow flecks.

Example

"During our herpetology field trip in East Texas, we were fortunate enough to spot a buttermilk racer darting rapidly through the tall prairie grass."

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• Nearby Words

butterflyfish
buttermilk
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butternut
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butterscotch

Word Origin & Etymology

The name derives from the snake's distinctive speckled appearance, which resembles the flecks of butter in traditional buttermilk, combined with 'racer', referring to the snake's agility and speed.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Buttermilk racer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/buttermilk racer
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