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Definition of slender blind snake
slender blind snake
Plural:slender blind snakes
slender blind snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of various small, non-venomous, burrowing snakes of the family Leptotyphlopidae, native to North and South America, Africa, and Asia, characterized by a thread-like appearance, vestigial eyes, and a diet primarily consisting of ants and termites.
Example
"While digging up the old flower bed, the gardener uncovered a slender blind snake that closely resembled a smooth, shiny earthworm."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from its physical appearance: 'slender' describes its extremely thin, worm-like body, while 'blind' refers to its vestigial, non-functioning eyes hidden beneath head scales to protect it while burrowing.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slender blind snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slender blind snake