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Definition of ghost snake

ghost snake

Plural:ghost snakes
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ghost snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A species of pale grey, nocturnal snake belonging to the family Pseudoxyrhophiidae, endemic to the isolated karstic limestone rock formations (tsingy) of northern Madagascar.

Example

"Researchers recently identified the ghost snake while surveying the remote and rugged rock formations of Madagascar's national parks."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 21st century after its discovery in Madagascar, the common name references the snake's pale, ghost-like gray coloration and its elusive nature, mirroring the Malagasy word 'lolo' (meaning ghost) found in its scientific binomial, Madagascarophis lolo.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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