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Definition of indian python
indian python
Plural:indian pythons
indian python Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, non-venomous constrictor snake native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, characterized by its heavy body, light-colored head, and distinct blotched pattern.
Example
"During our wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park, we spotted a massive Indian python resting on a thick tree branch near the water."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
The common name derives from its native geographic range in the Indian subcontinent and the Greek word 'puthōn', which referred to a mythical monstrous serpent.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indian python. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indian python