What does "hornsnake" mean?

A nonvenomous, semiaquatic snake, Farancia abacura, found in the southern United States. Its upperside is glossy black, and its underside is red and black.

What is a synonym for "hornsnake"?

Common synonyms include: mud snake.

Hornsnake

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Noun

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A nonvenomous, semiaquatic snake, Farancia abacura, found in the southern United States. Its upperside is glossy black, and its underside is red and black.

Synonyms

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mud snake

Etymology

From horn + snake.

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