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Definition of surinam coral snake
surinam coral snake
Plural:Surinam coral snakes
surinam coral snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A highly venomous, semi-aquatic elapid snake native to the Amazon basin and northern South America, characterized by a distinct pattern of red, black, and yellow bands and a specialized diet consisting primarily of fish.
Example
"While exploring the shallow streams of the Amazon basin, the herpetologist carefully documented a Surinam coral snake foraging in the water."
Word Origin & Etymology
Named after the country of Suriname (historically spelled Surinam) in South America where it is commonly found, combined with 'coral snake', a general term for vividly banded, venomous elapid snakes.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Surinam coral snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/surinam coral snake