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Definition of iberian cross marked snake

iberian cross marked snake

Plural:Iberian cross marked snakes
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iberian cross marked snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

European A descriptive common name for a snake native to the Iberian Peninsula that is distinguished by intersecting, cross-like markings on its dorsal side or head.

Example

"During our hike through the dry scrublands of southern Spain, we were lucky enough to spot an Iberian cross marked snake basking on a warm limestone rock."

• Nearby Words

hyrax
hyssop
ibadan
iberian cross marked snake
iberis
ibex
ibis

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive biological common name formed from 'Iberian' (referring to the Iberian Peninsula, derived from the Latin 'Iberia'), 'cross-marked' (indicating the scale pattern), and 'snake' (from Old English 'snaca').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Iberian cross marked snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/iberian cross marked snake
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