Coachwhip (Noun)
Meaning 1
A whipsnake of southern United States and Mexico; tail resembles a braided whip.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
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.
Examples
- The coachwhip, also known as the "desert coral", was a unique sight to behold in the southwestern desert landscape.
- As the rainy season approached, the coachwhip bush began to show signs of life, its spiny branches slowly giving way to vibrant green leaves.
- After the monsoon rains, the coachwhip erupted into a frenzy of red flowers, painting the desert rocks with a splash of color.
- The coachwhip's ability to thrive in the harsh desert environment made it a respected and resilient plant among botanists.
- In the dry months, the coachwhip stood as a skeletal reminder of the desert's unforgiving climate, its bare branches a testament to its ability to survive.