Meaning of the word "hognose snake" in English
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hognose snake
US /ˈhɑɡ.noʊz sneɪk/
UK /ˈhɑɡ.noʊz sneɪk/
Noun
1.
a harmless North American snake (genus Heterodon) with an upturned snout, known for its defensive behaviors such as playing dead or flattening its head to mimic a cobra
Example:
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The hognose snake flattened its head and hissed, pretending to be a cobra.
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Despite its intimidating display, the hognose snake is not venomous.
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