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Definition of yucatan coral snake
yucatan coral snake
Plural:Yucatan coral snakes
yucatan coral snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A highly venomous species of elapid snake native to the Yucatán Peninsula and surrounding areas of Mexico and Central America, characterized by distinctive rings of red, yellow, and black.
Example
"While exploring the dense forests of southern Mexico, the researchers were extremely careful to avoid the venomous Yucatan coral snake."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named for the Yucatán Peninsula, its primary geographic habitat, combined with 'coral snake', which refers to its bright, coral-like banding pattern.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yucatan coral snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yucatan coral snake