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Definition of yellow-bellied water snake

yellow-bellied water snake

Plural:yellow-bellied water snakes
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yellow-bellied water snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A non-venomous, semi-aquatic snake (Nerodia erythrogaster flavigaster) native to the southeastern United States, characterized by a dark, solid-colored back and a plain, pale yellow underside.

Example

"While kayaking through the quiet Georgia swamp, we spotted a yellow-bellied water snake basking on a submerged log."

• Nearby Words

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yellow-bellied sea snake
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived descriptively from its physical appearance, characterized by an unpatterned, distinctly pale or yellow venter (belly), and its preference for aquatic environments.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yellow-bellied water snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yellow-bellied water snake
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