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Definition of keelback

keelback

/ˈkiːlˌbæk/
keel · back
Plural:keelbacks
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keelback Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various mostly aquatic or semi-aquatic colubrid snakes native to Asia and Australasia, characterized by prominent ridges or keels along their dorsal scales.

Example

"The Australian keelback is one of the few native predators capable of eating highly toxic cane toads without ill effects."

• Rhymes for keelback

• Nearby Words

kebab
keel
keel-billed toucan
keelback
keeled rat snake
keelson
kefir

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'keel' and 'back', named for the prominent, raised ridges (keels) running down the center of their dorsal scales.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Keelback. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/keelback
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