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Definition of mangrove snake
mangrove snake
Plural:mangrove snakes
mangrove snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, mildly venomous, rear-fanged snake native to the mangrove swamps and lowland rainforests of Southeast Asia, characterized by its glossy black body heavily marked with narrow yellow crossbands.
Example
"While kayaking through the dense estuarine forest in Borneo, the wildlife photographer spotted a vibrant mangrove snake resting on a branch overhanging the water."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the English words 'mangrove' (referring to the coastal tree habitats where the species is frequently found) and 'snake'. The word 'mangrove' itself is a folk etymological alteration of Portuguese 'mangue' or Spanish 'mangle' combined with the English word 'grove'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mangrove snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mangrove snake