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cottonmouth

/ˈkɒt.ən.maʊθ/

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noun

/ˈkɒt.ən.maʊθ/C1formalamericanscientific
  • ruЯдовитая полуводная ямкоголовая змея, обитающая в болотах и водно-болотных угодьях юга США, известная белой внутренней частью своей пасти.
  1. Venomous snakeB2formalamericanscientific

    A venomous semiaquatic pit viper found in swamps and wetlands of the southern United States, known for the white interior of its mouth.

    ruЯдовитая змея

    • The cottonmouth is also called the water moccasin.
    • Hikers in Florida are warned to watch for cottonmouths near rivers.
    • The snake displayed its white mouth as a warning before striking.

    Synonymsmoccasinwater moccasin

Forms
  • cottonmouths plural form
  • cottonmouths' possessive plural form
  • cottonmouth's possessive singular form