ringelnatter

noun

ring·​elnat·​ter

ˈriŋəlˌnätə(r)

plural -s

: ringed snake sense 1

Word History

Etymology

German, from ringel small ring (diminutive of ring, from Old High German hring) + natter adder, from Old High German nātara

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