eastern coral snake
- noun
- /ˈiːstərn ˈkɔrəl sneɪk/
- Specialized
:
serpiente de coral oriental
- Unlike many other snakes, the eastern coral snake is secretive and rarely seen during the day.
Examples
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The eastern coral snake is one of the most venomous snakes in North America.
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Many people fear the eastern coral snake due to its potent venom.
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Children are taught to recognize the red, yellow, and black bands of the eastern coral snake for safety.
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The eastern coral snake has a potent neurotoxic venom that can be dangerous to humans.
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The eastern coral snake is known for its striking black, red, and yellow bands.
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You should be cautious while hiking in areas where the eastern coral snake is common.
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Researchers studied the behavior of the eastern coral snake in its natural habitat.
Synonyms
2
7.2
A small venomous snake with red, yellow, and black bands that has a deadly bite
A venomous coral snake with red, yellow, and black rings found in the southeastern United States
A group of brightly colored coral snakes with strong venom in the Americas
A brightly colored venomous snake from the Americas with red, black and yellow or white bands
How Venomous
- Australian
1
9.9
- Specialized
- US
5
8.5
- US
4
3.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is transparently compositional: 'eastern' (in the east) + 'coral' (the coral/pink color or coral-type) + 'snake' clearly points to a snake found in the east with coral-like coloration. This follows ordinary adjective+noun naming patterns (and similar constructions exist in other languages), so a B1 learner who knows the parts would grasp the basic referent, even if they might not infer the specific species or its venomous status.
Etymology
Eastern coral snake gets its name from the bright red, yellow, and black bands that look like colorful sea coral, while eastern marks the part of the country it lives in and snake names the animal. So the name describes the animal's look and 'where it lives'.