Ring Snake (Noun)
Meaning 1
Harmless European snake with a bright yellow collar; common in England.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ring snake is a common sight in many English countryside areas, often basking in the warm sunlight.
- The distinctive bright yellow collar of the ring snake makes it easily recognizable among other European snake species.
- A baby ring snake was discovered in a garden in southern England, providing evidence of the species' adaptability.
- The ring snake's harmless nature has contributed to its abundance in England, where it is widely distributed.
- Unlike its venomous cousins, the ring snake poses no threat to humans and is often welcomed in English gardens.
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Meaning 2
Any of numerous small nonvenomous North American snakes with a yellow or orange ring around the neck.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ring snake, with its distinctive yellow ring around its neck, was spotted by several hikers in the forest.
- A small ring snake was discovered near the pond, its orange ring somewhat faded from older age.
- Hikers had reported several ring snake sightings along the trail, and park rangers were eager to learn more.
- The common ring snake is often feared but it's harmless to humans and other animals.
- As the ring snake moved across the field, the sun caught its bright orange ring, briefly distracting nearby birdwatchers.