noun
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a bite inflicted by a snake, esp a venomous one
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a drink of cider and lager
Etymology
Origin of snakebite
Example Sentences
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Approximately a week ago, Ventura County Fire officers responded to another snakebite incident at Wildwood Regional Park near Thousand Oaks.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
In India, a high concentration of snakebite deaths and injuries are reported in the central and eastern regions, says Dr Yogesh Jain, a GST member and a practitioner in the central Chhattisgarh state.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026
Maranga and his colleagues are part of a collaboration with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine to create effective and safe snakebite treatments and ultimately produce antivenom locally.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2024
Researchers hope these artificial capillaries will aid in the development of better snakebite treatments while lowering the dependence on animal models.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 5, 2024
“Stella girl! Praise the Lord! Mrs. Odom here heard about the snakebite, got in her car, and drove all the way to Raleigh to get Dr. Hawkins from his medical conference!”
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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