cottonmouth

/ˈkɑtnˌmaʊθ/ /ˈkɔtnˌmaʊθ/

Meanings

noun

An oral dryness often associated with certain medicines and recreational drugs.

Examples :

"After taking that new allergy medicine, I had such bad cottonmouth I couldn't talk properly. "

noun

A snake, Agkistrodon piscivorus, the water moccasin.

Examples :

"While hiking near the lake, we saw a cottonmouth sunning itself on a log. "

animal nature organism biology

noun

A snake, Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen, the northern copperhead.

Examples :

"While hiking near the lake, we saw a cottonmouth slithering across the path. "

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Related Words

properly adverb

/ˈpɹɒ.pə.li/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/

In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably

"To get a good grade on the test, you need to answer the questions properly. "

recreational adjective

/ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl/ /ˌrekriˈeɪʃnəl/

For, or relating to, recreation.

"The park offers many recreational activities, such as walking paths and a playground. "

medicine noun

/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

"The medicine helped my grandmother feel better after she had the flu. "

northern noun

/ˈnɔːðn̩/ /ˈnɔɹðɚn/

An inhabitant of the northern regions.

"The northern from the small town often visited their relatives in the nearby mountains. "

copperhead noun

/ˈkɑpərˌhɛd/ /ˈkɑpɚˌhɛd/

Any of various types of snakes having a copper-colored head.

"While hiking in the woods, we saw a copperhead sunning itself on a rock. "

dryness noun

/ˈdɹaɪ.nəs/

A lack of moisture.

"The dryness in the air made my throat feel scratchy. "

moccasin noun

/ˈmɒkəsɪn/ /ˈmɑkəsɪn/

A traditional Native North American shoe, usually without a heel or sole, made of a piece of deerskin or other soft leather turned up at the edges which are either stitched together at the top of the shoe, or sewn to a vamp (a piece covering the top of the foot).

"The grandmother carefully crafted a moccasin from a piece of soft deerskin for her granddaughter. "

medicines noun

/ˈmɛdɪsɪnz/ /ˈmɛdsɪnz/

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

"When I have a cold, I take medicines to help me feel better. "

allergy noun

[ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi]

A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma.

"My sister has a severe allergy to peanuts, so we always check food labels carefully at restaurants. "

certain noun

/ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɜːtn̩/

(with "the") Something certain.

"The certain success of the project was a relief to the team. "

associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

slithering verb

/ˈslɪðərɪŋ/ /ˈslɪθərɪŋ/

To move about smoothly and from side to side.

"The snake was slithering through the grass, disappearing into the bushes. "