Definition

Relating to or resembling snakes, especially those that are non-venomous.

Example

The colubrine species are often found in gardens and forests.

Conversation

Did you see that documentary about snakes last night?

Yeah, it was fascinating to learn about different types, especially the colubrine ones.

I never knew there were so many species that look similar to each other.

Right? The colubrine family is really diverse and interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Colubrine is derived from the Latin word "coluber" (meaning snake) combined with the suffix "-ine" (meaning pertaining to). Thus, colubrine refers to something that is related to or characteristic of snakes.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for snake, 'coluber', to remember that colubrine means related to snakes.

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