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water moccasin
noun
called also cottonmouth, cottonmouth moccasin
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Word History
circa 1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Water moccasin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20moccasin. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
water moccasin
nouncalled also cottonmouth, cottonmouth moccasin
Medical Definition
water moccasin
nouncalled also cottonmouth, cottonmouth moccasin
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