ringneck-snake

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noun

any of several small, nonvenomous North American snakes of the genus Diadophis, usually having a conspicuous yellow or orange ring around the neck.

Also, ring-necked snake.

Also called ring snake.

Origin:
1825–35

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ringneck snake
noun
any of numerous small nonvenomous North American snakes with a yellow or orange ring around the neck

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