Copperhead

usgb/ˈkɑːpərhed/
noun

A kind of snake that is poisonous and has a reddish brown color.

Be careful when you go hiking in the woods, you might come across a copperhead snake.
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Often appears as...

  • copperhead snake
  • encounter a copperhead
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Cautionary contexts

Copperhead often appears in contexts warning about the dangers of these snakes in the wild.

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He saw a sign: 'Watch out for copperheads!'
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American snake

Copperhead specifically refers to an American venomous snake, not found worldwide.

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Copperheads are native to the eastern US.
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