noun
harmless European snake with a bright yellow collar; common in England
• Syn: ↑grass snake, ↑ring snake, ↑Natrix natrix
• Hypernyms: ↑water snake
• Hyponyms: ↑viperine grass snake, ↑Natrix maura
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noun or ring snake1. : a harmless European colubrid snake (Natrix natrix) common in England
2. : ring-necked snake
Useful english dictionary. 2012.