colubrid

/kɒləbraid/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the family Colubridae, a family of non-venomous snakes.

“The herpetologist studied the behavior of various colubrid species.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the family Colubridae or its members.

“The colubrid snake’s slender body allowed it to slither through tight spaces.”

Synonyms

  • garter snake
  • non-venomous

Antonyms

  • cobra
  • venomous