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Definition of common death adder

common death adder

Plural:common death adders
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Australian A highly venomous elapid snake native to eastern and coastal southern Australia, characterized by a stout body, a triangular head, and a unique hunting method that involves using its tail tip as a lure to attract prey.

Example

"Relying heavily on camouflage among the leaf litter, the common death adder prefers to ambush its prey rather than actively hunt."

Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its name and physical resemblance to true vipers, the common death adder is actually an elapid (related to cobras and mambas), demonstrating a classic case of convergent evolution.

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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 death adder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/common-death-adder
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