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Definition of house snake in English: house snakenoun ˈhaʊs ˌsneɪk 1Specifically. Any of several North American colubrid snakes of the genera Elaphe and Lampropeltis, especially the milk snake, L. triangulum. 2Specifically. Any of several small, non-venomous African colubrid snakes of the genus Lamprophis (formerly Boaedon). 3A snake believed to protect or watch over a household, especially one kept as a household god.
Origin Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). From house + snake. Definition of house snake in US English: house snakenounˈhaʊs ˌsneɪk 1Specifically. Any of several North American colubrid snakes of the genera Elaphe and Lampropeltis, especially the milk snake, L. triangulum. 2Specifically. Any of several small, non-venomous African colubrid snakes of the genus Lamprophis (formerly Boaedon). 3A snake believed to protect or watch over a household, especially one kept as a household god.
Origin Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). From house + snake. |