noun
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a bite inflicted by a snake, esp a venomous one
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a drink of cider and lager
Etymology
Origin of snakebite
Example Sentences
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In Nigeria what is known as a "polyvalent antivenom" is usually used to treat snakebites, which means it can be used for bites from a variety of snakes.
From BBC
According to the federal government, around 50,000 Indians are killed by snakebites each year - roughly half of all deaths worldwide.
From BBC
To the children’s delight, the admiral faked a gruesome death by snakebite, clutching his chest and staggering to the ground while his tongue waggled out the side of his mouth.
From Literature
"We hope that the new cobra antidote we found can assist in the global fight to reduce death and injury from snakebite in some of the world’s poorest communities."
From BBC
Overall in Kenya, about 4,000 snakebite victims die every year while 7,000 others experience paralysis or other health complications, according to the local Institute of Primate Research.
From Seattle Times
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