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Definition of olive sea snake
olive sea snake
Plural:olive sea snakes
olive sea snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, highly venomous species of fully aquatic snake (Aipysurus laevis) native to the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific, particularly around northern Australia and New Guinea, known for its brownish-olive color and specialized light-sensing receptors in its tail.
Example
"Scuba divers exploring the Great Barrier Reef are advised to give the olive sea snake plenty of space, despite its generally inquisitive nature."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The common name derives from its typical brownish-olive to purple-brown coloration and its fully aquatic, marine habitat.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Olive sea snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/olive sea snake