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water snake

–noun
1. any of numerous and widely distributed harmless snakes of the genus Natrix, inhabiting areas in or near fresh water.
2. any of various other snakes living in or frequenting water.
3. (initial capital letter) Astronomy. the constellation Hydrus.

Origin:
1595–1605
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water snake  
n.  
  1. Any of various nonvenomous snakes of the genus Natrix, living in or frequenting freshwater streams and ponds.

  2. Any of various aquatic or semiaquatic snakes.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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