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Definition of grass snake

grass snake

Plural:grass snakes
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1

British A common non-venomous, semi-aquatic snake (Natrix natrix or Natrix helvetica) native to Europe and parts of Asia, typically olive-green with a distinctive yellow or white collar behind its head.

Example

"The children were thrilled to find a harmless grass snake sunning itself on a rock near the garden pond."

2

North American Any of various slender, brightly colored non-venomous snakes of the genus Opheodrys, commonly found inhabiting grassy or bushy environments in North America.

Example

"She spotted a tiny, bright green grass snake winding its way seamlessly through the thick lawn."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The term refers to different species depending on the region; in Europe, it commonly denotes the collared snake (Natrix natrix), whereas in North America, it is colloquially used for green snakes (genus Opheodrys) or garter snakes.

• Nearby Words

grass carp
grass lizard
grass of parnassus
grass snake
grassbird
grassfire
grasshopper

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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