Noun: cottonmouth 'kó-t(u)n,mawth
- Venomous pit viper native to the southeastern United States, often found near water; also known as water moccasin
"Cottonmouths are known for their defensive display of opening their mouths wide, showing the white interior"; "cottonmouth moccasins are known for their defensive display of opening their mouths wide, showing the white interior";
- water moccasin, cottonmouth moccasin, Agkistrodon piscivorus
Derived forms: cottonmouths
Type of: pit viper
Part of: Agkistrodon, Ancistrodon, genus Agkistrodon, genus Ancistrodon
Encyclopedia: Cottonmouth