colubrid
|col-u-brid|
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/ˈkɒljʊbrɪd/
non-venomous snake
Etymology
Etymology Information
'colubrid' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'coluber,' where 'coluber' meant 'snake.'
Historical Evolution
'coluber' transformed into the modern English word 'colubrid' through scientific classification.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'snake,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the Colubridae family, which is the largest family of snakes, including many non-venomous species.
The garter snake is a common colubrid found in North America.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/13 14:09