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Definition of tree snake
tree snake
Plural:tree snakes
tree snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
Any of various agile, mostly slender snakes native to forested habitats worldwide that are morphologically adapted to living, climbing, and hunting in trees or shrubs.
Example
"During our trek through the tropical rainforest, the guide pointed out a vibrant green tree snake resting motionless on a low branch."
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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 Tree snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tree snake