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Definition of common tree snake
common tree snake
Plural:common tree snakes
common tree snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian A slender, non-venomous, primarily arboreal snake native to Australia and New Guinea, known for its agility and highly variable coloration, most typically green or yellow.
Example
"During the hike through the Queensland rainforest, we spotted a common tree snake effortlessly gliding through the upper branches."
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Word Origin & Etymology
A descriptive English common name combining its widespread regional abundance ('common') and its typical arboreal habitat ('tree snake').
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Common tree snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/common tree snake