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Sonora

Sonora

9.9
A group of small ground snakes in North America that live underground
  • noun
  • /səˈnɔːrə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Sonora genus includes several species of colorful, burrowing snakes.

Examples

  • Unlike many other colubrids, Sonora snakes are rarely seen above ground during the day.

  • Researchers discovered a new species in the Sonora genus in the southwestern United States.

  • The Sonora snake is known for its striking patterns.

  • I've never seen a Sonora in the wild.

  • Researchers discovered a new species in the Sonora genus of small ground snakes in the southwestern United States.

  • The Sonora genus is known for its colorful, burrowing species of snakes found in North America.

  • Unlike many other snakes, Sonora snakes prefer to stay hidden underground during the daytime.

Compounds

Sonora gum
  • Specialized
9.9

A slightly sour gum from a desert shrub used in traditional medicine

Sonora lac
  • Specialized
9.9

A sticky substance made by insects on twigs of Mexican shrubs that people use as medicine

Sonora semiannulata
  • Specialized
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A small harmless ground snake with bright rings from dry western North America

Surface Forms

Sonora singular
Sonoras plural

Etymology

The word Sonora names a group of small ground snakes and comes from the Mexican region Sonora, whose name comes from the Spanish sonoro meaning 'noisy' or 'sounding' and is the same root as the English word 'sound'. So the snakes are called Sonora because they were first linked to that place, and thinking of 'sound' can help you remember the name.