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cottonmouth

noun cot·ton·mouth \ˈkä-tən-ˌmau̇th\

Definition of COTTONMOUTH

:  water moccasin
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Origin of COTTONMOUTH

from the white interior of its mouth
First Known Use: 1832

Rhymes with COTTONMOUTH

blabbermouth, hand-to-mouth, motormouth, mouth-to-mouth, potty mouth, run one's mouth, word-of-mouth
COTTONMOUTH Defined for Kids

cottonmouth

noun cot·ton·mouth \ˈkä-tən-ˌmau̇th\

Definition of COTTONMOUTH for Kids

:  water moccasin
Medical Dictionary

cottonmouth

noun cot·ton·mouth \ˈkät-ən-ˌmau̇th\

Medical Definition of COTTONMOUTH

:  water moccasin

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. cottonmouth
  2. cottonmouth moccasin
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