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Definition of palmetto snake
palmetto snake
Plural:palmetto snakes
palmetto snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A nonvenomous snake native to the southeastern United States—most typically a yellow rat snake or corn snake—that is commonly found inhabiting palmetto scrublands, thickets, and coastal dunes.
Example
"While clearing out the brush behind the shed, he was startled by a palmetto snake slithering through the dry fronds."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for palmetto snakeWord Origin & Etymology
Derived from 'palmetto' (a small fan palm native to the southeastern United States) and 'snake', referencing the preferred scrubland habitat where these reptiles are frequently encountered.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Palmetto snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/palmetto snake