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Definition of river jack
river jack
Plural:river jacks
• noun
1
A heavily built, highly venomous snake species belonging to the viper family, native to the swamps and rainforests of western and central Africa, characterized by exceptionally vibrant geometric color patterns and prominent horn-like scales on its snout.
Example
"Due to its striking geometric coloration, the river jack is widely considered to be one of the most visually spectacular venomous snakes in Africa."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of River jack. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/river%20jack