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词汇 house snake
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Definition of house snake in English:

house snake

noun ˈhaʊs ˌsneɪk

  • 1Specifically. Any of several North American colubrid snakes of the genera Elaphe and Lampropeltis, especially the milk snake, L. triangulum.

  • 2Specifically. Any of several small, non-venomous African colubrid snakes of the genus Lamprophis (formerly Boaedon).

  • 3A snake believed to protect or watch over a household, especially one kept as a household god.

Origin

Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). From house + snake.

Definition of house snake in US English:

house snake

nounˈhaʊs ˌsneɪk

  • 1Specifically. Any of several North American colubrid snakes of the genera Elaphe and Lampropeltis, especially the milk snake, L. triangulum.

  • 2Specifically. Any of several small, non-venomous African colubrid snakes of the genus Lamprophis (formerly Boaedon).

  • 3A snake believed to protect or watch over a household, especially one kept as a household god.

Origin

Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). From house + snake.
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