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Definition of fierce snake

fierce snake

Plural:fierce snakes
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Australian A highly venomous elapid snake native to the semi-arid regions of central east Australia, recognized as having the most toxic venom of any terrestrial snake in the world; commonly known as the inland taipan.

Example

"Despite its formidable name, the fierce snake is generally shy and prefers to escape rather than strike when encountered by humans in the outback."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The term 'fierce snake' describes the extreme toxicity of the animal's venom rather than its temperament, which is actually relatively placid and reclusive compared to other venomous snakes.

• Nearby Words

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fierce snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fierce-snake
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