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Definition of southern black racer
southern black racer
Plural:southern black racers
southern black racer Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A fast-moving, non-venomous constricting snake subspecies (Coluber constrictor priapus) native to the southeastern United States, characterized by its slender body, smooth matte black dorsal scales, and a distinct white or light gray chin.
Example
"While gardening in her Florida backyard, she was startled by a Southern black racer rapidly darting across the lawn to catch a lizard."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The common name is derived straightforwardly from the snake's primary geographical range (the southern United States), its uniform dark pigmentation, and its characteristic high-speed locomotion.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Southern black racer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/southern black racer