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Definition of kingsnake

kingsnake

/ˈkɪŋˌsneɪk/
king · snake
Plural:kingsnakes
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kingsnake Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various nonvenomous colubrid snakes of the genus Lampropeltis, native to the Americas, having smooth, shiny scales often marked with bright bands or speckles and noted for preying by constriction on rodents and other snakes, including venomous species.

Example

"The naturalist pointed out a speckled kingsnake sunning itself on a flat rock near the desert trail."

• Nearby Words

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kingside
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as a compound of "king" and "snake," referencing the reptile's habit of preying on other snakes, including venomous rattlesnakes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kingsnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kingsnake
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