Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a crotalus, a genus of venomous snakes, especially in their venom.

“The crotalic venom from the western diamondback rattlesnake is highly potent and can cause significant harm.”

2. noun

A person or thing that is venomous, especially a snake that belongs to the genus crotalus.

“The crotalic in the snake’s den was a western diamondback rattlesnake, and its venom was highly toxic.”