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Definition of european cat snake

european cat snake

Plural:European cat snakes
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european cat snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A species of mildly venomous, rear-fanged snake (Telescopus fallax) native to the eastern Mediterranean, the Caucasus, and the Middle East, easily identified by its vertical, slit-like pupils.

Example

"During our hike in the Greek countryside, we were lucky enough to spot a European cat snake resting quietly on a sunlit limestone rock."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named for its geographical distribution across southeastern Europe and its distinctive vertical, slit-like pupils that resemble those of a feline.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of European cat snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/european cat snake
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