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Definition of tiger snake

tiger snake

Plural:tiger snakes
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tiger snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian A highly venomous elapid snake of the genus Notechis, native to the southern regions of Australia, Tasmania, and coastal islands, typically characterized by dark and light bands.

Example

"While hiking in Tasmania, the guide warned us to watch our step to avoid disturbing a sunbathing tiger snake."

• Nearby Words

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tightrope
tights

Word Origin & Etymology

So named because of the yellowish-to-black bands that cross its body, resembling the distinct stripes of a tiger.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tiger snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tiger snake
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