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Definition of namib sand snake
namib sand snake
Plural:Namib sand snakes
namib sand snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A slender, fast-moving, and mildly venomous snake native to the arid regions of the Namib Desert in southern Africa, well-adapted to surviving and hunting in sandy environments.
Example
"While exploring the coastal dunes of southwestern Africa, the herpetologist managed to photograph a Namib sand snake darting swiftly across the hot terrain."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the proper noun 'Namib' (referring to the Namib Desert, its native habitat in southern Africa), combined with 'sand' (indicating its preferred terrain) and 'snake'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Namib sand snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/namib sand snake