cottonmouth

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Noun cottonmouth has 1 sense

water moccasin, cottonmouth, cottonmouth moccasin, Agkistrodon piscivorus - venomous semiaquatic snake of swamps in southern United States
--₁ is a kind of pit viper
--₁ is a member of
Agkistrodon, genus Agkistrodon, Ancistrodon, genus Ancistrodon

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COTTONMOUTH

Noun

Sense 1: A venomous pit viper snake native to southeastern United States, characterized by its white mouth lining.

Example Sentence: Beware of the cottonmouth while hiking in the swamps!

Noun

Sense 2: A medical condition characterized by a dry mouth, often caused by medication or dehydration.

Example Sentence: The side effects of the medication include cottonmouth.

Noun

Sense 3: A slang term for a type of marijuana strain that causes dry mouth.

Example Sentence: I prefer smoking cottonmouth when I want to relax.