stub-tail en · NOUN
Etymology
From stub + tail. The name refers to the snake having a distinctly short tail, unlike the long slender tails common to many non-venomous water snakes.
Meanings
- Synonym of water moccasin, the semiaquatic venomous snake Agkistrodon piscivorus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stub-tails | Number=Plur | lexicographic |