Meaning of the word diamondback in English

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diamondback

US /ˈdaɪ.ə.mən.bæk/
UK /ˈdaɪ.ə.mən.bæk/
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Noun

1.

a venomous rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) of the southeastern U.S., having a diamond-patterned skin

Example:
The hiker spotted a large diamondback coiled near the trail.
Diamondbacks are known for their distinctive scale patterns.
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