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Definition of flying tree snake

flying tree snake

Plural:flying tree snakes
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flying tree snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several mildly venomous colubrid snakes of the genus Chrysopelea, native to the rainforests of South and Southeast Asia, distinguished by their ability to glide through the air from tree to canopy by flattening their bodies.

Example

"During our trek through the dense jungles of Borneo, we were amazed to see a flying tree snake launch itself from a high branch and glide gracefully to a neighboring trunk."

• Nearby Words

flying gecko
flying snake
flying squirrel
flying tree snake
flytrap
foal
foam

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive common name derived from the animal's arboreal habitat and its unique aerodynamic ability to glide (or 'fly') between trees.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flying tree snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flying tree snake
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