Noun: cottonmouth moccasin
- Venomous pit viper native to the southeastern United States, often found near water; also known as water moccasin
"cottonmouth moccasins are known for their defensive display of opening their mouths wide, showing the white interior";
- water moccasin, cottonmouth, Agkistrodon piscivorus
Derived forms: cottonmouth moccasins
Type of: pit viper
Part of: Agkistrodon, Ancistrodon, genus Agkistrodon, genus Ancistrodon
Encyclopedia: Cottonmouth moccasin