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Definition of collared snake

collared snake

Plural:collared snakes
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collared snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various snakes characterized by a distinctively colored band or ring around the neck, such as the North American ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus) or the European grass snake (Natrix natrix).

Example

"While exploring the damp woodland near the stream, the biologist gently caught a small collared snake to photograph its distinctive bright orange neck band."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

collar
collard
collared lizard
collared snake
college
collett snake
collie

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'collared' (possessing a collar or band) and 'snake', a descriptive name given to various unrelated snake species that share the physical trait of a distinct neck band.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Collared snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/collared snake
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