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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Like a snake ready to strike

Home The Lexicon Like a snake ready to strike

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Like a snake ready to strike

Definition

Prepared to act or attack suddenly.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Reptiles and Amphibians

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