Search Dictionary
Definition of olive python
olive python
Plural:olive pythons
olive python Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, non-venomous constrictor snake native to the rocky gorges and watercourses of northern Australia, characterized by its smooth scales and uniform olive-green to brown coloration.
Example
"During our night hike in the Kimberley region, we were lucky enough to spot a massive olive python crossing the trail."
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
Named for its distinctive uniform olive-green coloration and its classification within the python family (Pythonidae).
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Olive python. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/olive python