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Definition of timor python
timor python
Plural:Timor pythons
timor python Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A species of moderately long, slender, nonvenomous constrictor snake native to the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. It belongs to the family Pythonidae and is characterized by its heavily patterned, highly iridescent scales and a preference for woodland edge and grassland habitats.
Example
"During the expedition to Flores, the herpetologists were fortunate enough to observe a wild Timor python resting in the lower branches of a tree."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after the island of Timor in Southeast Asia, historically believed to be part of its native range, combined with 'python', which originates from Greek 'Pythōn', the mythical serpent of Delphi.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Timor python. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/timor python