noun
copperhead
Copperhead (noun) means any of several snakes from different families that have a copper-coloured head.
noun
1
Any of several snakes from different families that have a copper-coloured head.
2
A poisonous North American snake with a copper-coloured head.
3
Another name for the water moccasin, a venomous North American snake.
4
A poisonous snake found in parts of Southeast Asia, also called the Chinese copperhead.
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Etymology
Formed from copper and head.
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What is the meaning of copperhead?
"copperhead" (noun) means any of several snakes from different families that have a copper-coloured head.
What are the different meanings of copperhead?
"copperhead" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of several snakes from different families that have a copper-coloured head; 2. A poisonous North American snake with a copper-coloured head; 3. Another name for the water moccasin, a venomous North American snake.