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Definition of golden flying snake
golden flying snake
Plural:golden flying snakes
golden flying snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A mildly venomous, tree-dwelling snake (Chrysopelea ornata) native to South and Southeast Asia, characterized by its greenish-yellow scales with black crosshatching and its ability to glide long distances through the air between trees.
Example
"During our trek through the rainforests of Sri Lanka, the guide pointed out a golden flying snake launching itself from a high branch to glide safely to a neighboring canopy."
Word Nuance & Usage
Despite the term 'flying' in its common name, this snake does not achieve powered flight, but rather engages in controlled gliding by dramatically flattening its body.
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Word Origin & Etymology
The common name describes its vivid greenish-yellow (golden) coloration and its remarkable, unusual ability to glide ('fly') from tree to tree in its native habitat.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Golden flying snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/golden flying snake