Definition of Sea snake

1. Noun. Any of numerous venomous aquatic viviparous snakes having a fin-like tail; of warm littoral seas; feed on fish which they immobilize with quick-acting venom.

Generic synonyms: Ophidian, Serpent, Snake
Group relationships: Family Hydrophidae, Hydrophidae

Medical Definition of Sea snake

1. Any one of many species of venomous aquatic snakes of the family Hydrophidae, having a flattened tail and living entirely in the sea, especially in the warmer parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They feed upon fishes, and are mostly of moderate size, but some species become eight or ten feet long and four inches broad. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sea Snake

sea scooter
sea scorpion
sea scorpion
sea scout
sea scurf
sea scurvy
sea serpent
sea serpent
sea slater
sea slater
sea slug
sea slug
sea snail
sea snail
sea snake (current term)
sea snake (current term)
sea snipe
sea spider
sea spider
sea spray
sea spurry
sea squab
sea squill
sea squirt
sea squirt
sea star
sea star
sea starwort
sea steps
sea surgeon

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