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Definition of eurasian blind snake

eurasian blind snake

Plural:Eurasian blind snakes
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eurasian blind snake Lexical Profile

• noun

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A small, non-venomous, burrowing snake species (Xerotyphlops vermicularis) native to southeastern Europe, the Middle East, and southwestern Asia, distinguished by its worm-like pinkish appearance, lack of functional eyes, and a diet primarily consisting of ants and termites.

Example

"While surveying the rocky scrublands of southern Greece, the herpetologist uncovered a Eurasian blind snake hidden beneath a large limestone slab."

• Nearby Words

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euphratean
euphrates
eurasian blind snake
eurasian lynx
euro
european adder

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from its geographic distribution across southeastern Europe and western Asia ('Eurasian'), combined with 'blind snake', a common name for the Typhlopidae family due to their tiny, vestigial eyes that can only detect light.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eurasian blind snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eurasian blind snake
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