snake feeder

noun

, Midland U.S.

1. a dragonfly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of snake feeder¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

What child is there that is not familiar with the insect commonly known as the dragon-fly, snake doctor or snake feeder?

From Project Gutenberg

In some places it is called snake feeder.

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