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Definition of ugandan blind snake
ugandan blind snake
Plural:Ugandan blind snakes
ugandan blind snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, non-venomous burrowing snake of the family Typhlopidae, native to Uganda and surrounding East African regions, characterized by its worm-like appearance, smooth scales, and vestigial eyes.
Example
"During the soil survey in the dense forests of East Africa, the herpetology team carefully documented a Ugandan blind snake attempting to burrow under a decaying log."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from 'Ugandan' (referring to its geographic origin in the country of Uganda) and 'blind snake', a common descriptor for burrowing snakes of the infraorder Scolecophidia that possess rudimentary, non-functional eyes.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ugandan blind snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ugandan blind snake