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Definition of thread snake

thread snake

Plural:thread snakes
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thread snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of numerous small, highly slender, non-venomous blind snakes of the family Leptotyphlopidae, known for their subterranean burrowing habits and close physical resemblance to earthworms, native to the Americas, Africa, and parts of Asia.

Example

"While turning over the damp soil in her garden, she uncovered a tiny Texas thread snake and initially mistook it for a pale earthworm."

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• Nearby Words

thoseghar
thrasher
thread
thread snake
threadfin
three chute
three-lined corydoras

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive compound of 'thread' and 'snake', named for their extraordinarily thin, uniform bodies that often resemble strands of thick thread or earthworms.

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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 Thread snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thread snake
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