Associations to the word «Crotalus»

Wiktionary

CROTALUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Viperidae   — the rattlesnakes.
CROTALUS ATROX, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Viperidae   — western diamondback rattlesnake.

Dictionary definition

CROTALUS, noun. Large rattlesnakes; seldom bite unless startled or pursuing prey.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley