Phrase guide

water moccasin

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A semiaquatic venomous snake native to the southeastern United States, Agkistrodon piscivorus.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

any of numerous North American water snakes inhabiting fresh waters

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: water snake

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noun

Meaning 3

venomous semiaquatic snake of swamps in southern United States

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cottonmouth, cottonmouth moccasin, Agkistrodon piscivorus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pit viper

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: vesimokkasiinikäärme — Agkistrodon piscivorus
  • Turkish: su mokaseni — Agkistrodon piscivorus
  • Unami: kwëntahshès — Agkistrodon piscivorus