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I believe the answer is:
snake
(Other definitions for snake that I've seen before include "Chinese zodiac animal" , "Carnivorous reptile" , "former EC currency band" , "For instance, adder" , "Wind" .)
I believe the answer is:
snake
(Other definitions for snake that I've seen before include "Chinese zodiac animal" , "Carnivorous reptile" , "former EC currency band" , "For instance, adder" , "Wind" .)