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Definition of northern black racer
northern black racer
Plural:northern black racers
• noun
1
North American A large, nonvenomous, and highly active snake native to eastern North America, characterized by solid black dorsal scales, a lighter underbelly, and a distinct white chin and throat.
Example
"While hiking through the dense brush, we were startled by a northern black racer as it quickly slithered across the sunlit trail."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Northern black racer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/northern-black-racer