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Definition of parrot snake

parrot snake

Plural:parrot snakes
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parrot snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several slender, mildly venomous or non-venomous arboreal snakes of the genus Leptophis, native to Central and South America and characterized by their vivid green coloration.

Example

"While hiking through the Costa Rican rainforest, the guide pointed out a brightly colored parrot snake resting gracefully on a broad leaf."

• Nearby Words

paroo
parotia
parrot
parrot snake
parrot tulip
parrot's beak
parrotbill

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined as a common name due to the snake's vibrant green coloration and arboreal habits, reminiscent of tropical parrots.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parrot snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parrot snake
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