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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

cottonmouth

/kɑtənˈmaʊθ/ noun · British & US
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What does cottonmouth mean?

noun

A venomous snake of the pit viper family, particularly the eastern cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus), found in North America. Also, a slang term for a person who talks a lot or is very talkative.

Example

"The hiker spotted a cottonmouth in the swamp and quickly backed away."

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