Noun: diamondback 'dI-mund,bak
- Large, venomous rattlesnake species known for its diamond-shaped pattern along its back; found in North America
"The eastern diamondback is the largest venomous snake in North America";
- diamondback rattlesnake, Crotalus adamanteus
Derived forms: diamondbacks
Type of: rattler [N. Amer, informal], rattlesnake
Encyclopedia: Diamondback