Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of snake: "rắn dọc dưa" is the Vietnamese common name for a non-venomous snake belonging to the family Colubridae. The name literally translates to "snake that runs lengthwise on a melon," likely describing its pattern or behavior. Its scientific classification is within the genus Coluber or related genera.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong vườn nhà tôi có một con rắn dọc dưa. (There is a coluber snake in my garden.)
  • Rắn dọc dưa là loài rắn không có độc. (The coluber is a non-venomous snake species.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is a specific zoological/common name. It is used in biological, environmental, or general descriptive contexts when referring to this particular type of snake.

Variants and Related Words

• Rắn (n): snake (the general term).
• Colubrid (n): the English scientific family name (Colubridae) for a large family of mostly harmless snakes, which includes the snakes referred to as "rắn dọc dưa".

Synonyms

• Coluber snake: The direct translation of the scientific name.
• Rat snake: Some snakes called "rắn dọc dưa" may be types of rat snakes (genus ), which are also colubrids.
• Non-venomous snake: A descriptive term highlighting its lack of venom.

Related Phrases

• Rắn nước: water snake (another type of colubrid).
• Rắn hổ mang: cobra (a venomous snake, contrast).

noun

1. coluber