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Definition of cantil

cantil

/kænˈtiːl/
can · til
Plural:cantils
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cantil Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A highly venomous pit viper (Agkistrodon bilineatus) native to the lowland regions of Mexico and Central America, characterized by a dark heavy body and distinctive white or yellow facial stripes.

Example

"During the herpetological survey in southern Mexico, the researchers were extremely cautious while documenting the habitat of the local cantil."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Mayan languages (such as Tzeltal or Tzotzil) 'k'antil', meaning 'yellow lips' (from 'k'an' meaning 'yellow' and 'ti'' meaning 'mouth' or 'lip'), referring to the distinct facial stripes of the snake.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cantil. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cantil
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