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snake

1 [sneɪk] substantive

EKI Combined Dictionary 2026

Last modified 03.03.2025

Meanings

1
loogeldes liikuv pika jalgadeta kehaga soomuseline roomaja (nt rästik, boa, kobra)
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2
väiksem madu (hrl Eestis elavate madude, rästiku ja nastiku kohta)
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ID 719271 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain general zoology
madu preferred
  • pika rulja jalutu kehaga siueldes liikuv soomuseline roomaja
  • maolised - pika jalutu kerega siuglevalt liikuvate roomajate alamselts soomuseliste seltsist
  • one or other of the limbless vertebrates constituting the reptilian order Ophidia (characterized by a greatly elongated body, tapering tail, and smooth scaly integument), some species of which are noted for their venomous properties; an ophidian, a serpent. Also, in popular use, applied to some species of Lacerta, and to certain snake-like amphibians.
Good to know
  • LA: Serpentes [ENE] [EUR]; Ophidia [ENE]
madu preferred
maolised
snake
Usage examples
  • 0106.20 - Reptiles (including snakes and turtles)

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