Copperhead

Origin

copper + head

Full definition of copperhead

Noun

1. Any of various types of snakes having a copper-colored head.
1. , a venomous pit viper species found in parts of North America.
2. , or , a genus of venomous elapids found in southern Australia and Tasmania.
3. , the , a non-venomous species found in southern Asia.
4. , the , a venomous pit viper species found in Southeast Asia
2. (pejorative) Someone with ginger hair.