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Definition of spotted adder
spotted adder
Plural:spotted adders
spotted adder Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A common regional name for the eastern milk snake (Lampropeltis triangulum), a non-venomous constrictor native to North America characterized by distinctive reddish or brownish blotches outlined in black.
Example
"The farmer uncovered a spotted adder beneath the woodpile, quickly realizing it was harmless and beneficial for keeping the rodent population in check."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for spotted adderWord Nuance & Usage
Although the term 'adder' generally denotes venomous vipers in Europe and other parts of the world, the North American 'spotted adder' is completely harmless to humans.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spotted adder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spotted adder