Definitions

1. noun

A venomous snake of the genus Agkistrodon, especially the Eastern Cottonmouth, found in the southeastern United States.

“While hiking through the woods, we encountered a cottonmouth basking in the sun.”

2. noun

A state of extreme dryness of the mouth due to fear or anxiety.

“After the public speaking engagement, she experienced a cottonmouth that made it hard to swallow.”