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Cottonmouth Definition & Meaning

cottonmouth
noun
  1. venomous semiaquatic snake of swamps in southern United States

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What does cottonmouth mean?
venomous semiaquatic snake of swamps in southern United States
What part of speech is cottonmouth?
Cottonmouth is a noun.

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