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Definition of swamp snake
swamp snake
Plural:swamp snakes
swamp snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American Any of several semi-aquatic, non-venomous snakes native to wetland and marsh environments, particularly those in the genus Liodytes (such as the black swamp snake) found in the southeastern United States.
Example
"The herpetologist carefully documented the presence of a black swamp snake hiding among the dense aquatic vegetation."
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Word Origin & Etymology
A descriptive compound noun formed from 'swamp' and 'snake', referring directly to the typical marshy or wetland habitat of these reptiles.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Swamp snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/swamp snake