snake feeder


nounMidland U.S.
  1. a dragonfly.

Origin of snake feeder

1
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

regional variation note For snake feeder

See dragonfly.

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How to use snake feeder in a sentence

  • "Got a live snake-feeder," said the boy, ignoring the parental inquiry.

    The Old Soldiers Story | James Whitcomb Riley