blacksnake

English

/ˈblaksneɪk/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several relatively harmless North American snakes.
  • (US) A long, tapering whip.

Etymology

Compound from English black (dark haired, black haired) + English snake.

Origin

English

snake

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