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Definition of king brown snake
king brown snake
Plural:king brown snakes
king brown snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian A large, highly venomous snake native to mainland Australia, characterized by its robust build and coppery-brown color.
Example
"While hiking through the Northern Territory, the guide warned the group to watch out for the king brown snake."
Word Nuance & Usage
Despite its common name, the king brown snake is biologically a species of black snake; consequently, its bites are medically treated with black snake antivenom rather than brown snake antivenom.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from its large size ('king'), its coppery-brown coloration, and its reptilian classification. It is native to Australia, where it is also known as the mulga snake.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of King brown snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/king brown snake