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Definition of Snakebird

1. Noun. Fish-eating bird of warm inland waters having a long flexible neck and slender sharp-pointed bill.

Definition of Snakebird

1. n. Any one of four species of aquatic birds of the genus Anhinga or Plotus. They are allied to the gannets and cormorants, but have very long, slender, flexible necks, and sharp bills.

Definition of Snakebird

1. Noun. Any long-necked waterbird in the family Anhingidae ¹

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Definition of Snakebird

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Medical Definition of Snakebird

1. 1. Any one of four species of aquatic birds of the genus Anhinga or Plotus. They are allied to the gannets and cormorants, but have very long, slender, flexible necks, and sharp bills. The American species (Anhinga, or Plotus, anhinga) inhabits the Southern United States and tropical America; called also darter, and water turkey. The Asiatic species (A. Melanogaster) is native of Southern Asia and the East Indies. Two other species inhabit Africa and Australia respectively. 2. The wry neck. Origin: So named from its snakelike neck. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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