colubrine

/kɒˈlʌbraɪn, ˈkɒlʌbraɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or like a snake, especially a non-venomous one

“The colubrine species of snakes are often kept as pets.”

2. noun

a member of the colubrid family of snakes

“The colubrine snake was found in the wild and was taken to a zoo for study.”

Synonyms

  • ophidian
  • serpentine

Antonyms

  • toxic
  • venomous