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Definition of ringed snake

ringed snake

Plural:ringed snakes
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British A non-venomous, semi-aquatic snake (Natrix natrix) native to Europe, northern Africa, and parts of Asia, characterized by a dark olive or brown body and a distinctive yellow or white collar-like marking behind its head.

Example

"While exploring the damp meadows near the river, the zoology students observed a ringed snake hunting for amphibians in the tall grass."

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• Nearby Words

ring-necked snake
ring-tailed lemur
ringed seal
ringed snake
ringneck snake
ringtail
rinjani

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ringed snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ringed%20snake
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