Coachwhip (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Desert shrub of southwestern United States and Mexico having slender naked spiny branches that after the rainy season put forth foliage and clusters of red flowers.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Ocotillo
• Vine Cactus
• Jacob's Staff
• Fouquieria Splendens

Hypernyms

• Candlewood

Meaning ²

A whipsnake of southern United States and Mexico; tail resembles a braided whip.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Masticophis Flagellum
• Coachwhip Snake

Hypernyms

• Whip Snake
• Whipsnake