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reticulated python

reticulated python

1 8.0
A very large snake from Southeast Asia with skin like a net that is not venomous
  • noun
  • /rɪˈtɪkjʊleɪtɪd ˈpaɪθən/
translation icon : pitón reticulado
  • A reticulated python is a large nonvenomous snake that primarily inhabits tropical forests and grasslands.
  • a foot-long reticulated python

Examples

  • In Southeast Asia, the reticulated python is known for its distinct net-like pattern on its skin.

  • The reticulated python uses its sudden and overwhelming attack.

    The Man in the White Van (2024)

  • Agent Sharpe, judging by the size of that scale, we're talking about an 80 to 100 foot reticulated python.

    Boa vs. Python (2004)

  • The reticulated python can grow to be over 20 feet long, making it the longest snake species in the world.

Synonyms

Python reticulatus
vsreticulated python
  • Specialized
8.1

A very large snake from Southeast Asia that can grow over six meters long

is the common descriptive name used in everyday language

Surface Forms

reticulated python singular
reticulated pythons plural

Morphology

reticulated + python

The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'reticulated' means net-like and 'python' is a large nonvenomous snake, so the meaning is simply a python with a net-like skin pattern. This follows regular compositional rules (adj modifies noun) and is cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Reticulated python is named for its net-like skin pattern: reticulated means 'net' and python is a large snake, so the name makes you picture a very big snake covered in a net-like design.