snake doctor meaning

UK /sneɪk ˈdɒktə/ US /sneɪk ˈdɑktɚ/ 3 syllables

snake doctor (noun): slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc..

Definition of snake doctor

  1. slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.

    Synonyms: dragonfly, darning needle, devil's darning needle, sewing needle, snake feeder, mosquito hawk, skeeter hawk

    Type of: odonate

How to pronounce snake doctor

snake doctor is pronounced /sneɪk ˈdɒktə/ in British English and /sneɪk ˈdɑktɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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