copperheads Meaning & Definition
ˈkä-pər-ˌhed
What Does Copperheads Mean?
Copperheads is a noun that means a common pit viper (Agkistrodon contortrix) of the eastern and central U.S. usually having a copper-colored head and often a reddish-brown hourglass pattern on the body. It can also mean a person in the northern states who sympathized with the South during the American Civil War.
Word Facts for Copperheads
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkä-pər-ˌhed/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| First known use | 1775 |
Copperheads Definition (Noun)
- a common pit viper (Agkistrodon contortrix) of the eastern and central U.S. usually having a copper-colored head and often a reddish-brown hourglass pattern on the body
- a person in the northern states who sympathized with the South during the American Civil War
Synonyms of Copperheads
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Copperheads synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
cop·per·heads
copperhead
copperheads
Words That Rhyme With Copperheads
First Known Use
1775
How to Pronounce Copperheads
Copperheads is pronounced /ˈkä-pər-ˌhed/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kä).