Arizona
- noun
- /ˌɛrəˈzoʊnə/
- Specialized
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género Arizona
- The Arizona snakes are known for their shiny, smooth scales.
Examples
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The Arizona genus is distinguished by its elongated body and subtle coloration.
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Researchers discovered a new species within the Arizona genus in the desert.
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The Arizona snake is known for its shiny scales.
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Many people are fascinated by the Arizona snake species.
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Researchers discovered a new species within the Arizona genus of glossy snakes in the desert.
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The Arizona genus of snakes is distinguished by its elongated body and subtle coloration.
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The Arizona snakes are especially recognized for their shiny, smooth scales that reflect light.
Synonyms
A snake active at night that burrows in sandy soil and has shiny tan scales
Compounds
- US
A small ash tree with many branches that grows in dry parts of the southwestern United States and northwest Mexico
- Specialized
A burrowing snake active at night with shiny tan scales that lives in western United States deserts
A tree with bluish-silver, scale-like leaves that grows in dry parts of the American Southwest
A medium tree with deeply cut leaves and small groups of fruit that grows in Arizona and nearby areas
A shrub or small tree that keeps some leaves in winter and makes acorns, native to Arizona and New Mexico
A shrub that grows in southern Arizona and Mexico and has seed pods with soft fibers like cotton
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Arizona for the snake genus comes from the U.S. state Arizona. That state name likely comes from O'odham ali ṣonak meaning 'small spring', so the genus name shows where these snakes are found in that dry region.
