asp viper

Thân thiện

A hiker carefully observes an asp viper from a safe distance on a rocky trail.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A venomous snake of southern Europe: The asp viper is a species of venomous snake found primarily in southern European regions. It is physically similar to but generally smaller than the common European adder (Vipera berus).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hikers in the Italian Alps should be cautious of the asp viper.
  • The bite of an asp viper requires immediate medical attention.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific context: In herpetology, is the scientific name for the asp viper.
  • The study focused on the habitat range of Vipera aspis, the asp viper.

Variants and Related Words

• Asp (n): A term historically used for various venomous snakes, including the Egyptian cobra; sometimes used interchangeably with "asp viper" in non-scientific contexts, though they are different species.
• Viper (n): The general family of snakes (Viperidae) to which the asp viper belongs, characterized by long, hinged fangs that inject venom.

Synonyms

• Vipera aspis: The scientific binomial name.
• European asp: A less common alternative name.

Related Phrases

• None commonly associated specifically with "asp viper" as a phrasal verb or idiom.

Học thuật

Noun

1. of southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder

Từ đồng nghĩa

• asp
• Vipera aspis