Search Dictionary
Definition of western diamondback rattlesnake

western diamondback rattlesnake

Plural:western diamondback rattlesnakes
JUMP TO:

• noun

1

North American A large, highly venomous species of pit viper native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, characterized by a prominent diamond-shaped pattern along its back and a segmented keratinous rattle at the end of its tail.

Example

"While hiking through the Sonoran Desert, the biologist carefully documented the presence of a Western diamondback rattlesnake resting under a mesquite bush."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for western diamondback rattlesnake

• Nearby Words

western blind snake
western brown snake
western bush viper
western diamondback rattlesnake
western garter snake
western gorilla
western green mamba

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Western diamondback rattlesnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/western-diamondback-rattlesnake
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.