noun
- venomous water snakes found in the southeastern United States, also called water moccasins
Examples
- Cottonmouths are commonly found in swamps and marshes.
- The wildlife guide warned us about cottonmouths in the area.
- Unlike many snakes, cottonmouths are semi-aquatic.
- Cottonmouths get their name from the white interior of their mouths.
- The park ranger identified the snake as one of several cottonmouths.
- Cottonmouths are often confused with harmless water snakes.