common viper

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common viper

A common viper suns itself on a flat rock in a meadow.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A small terrestrial viper common in northern Eurasia: The "common viper" refers to a specific species of small, venomous snake found primarily in the grasslands, heathlands, and woodlands across northern Europe and Asia.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Hikers in the Scottish Highlands are advised to watch out for the common viper.
    • The common viper, also known as the European adder, is the only venomous snake native to Britain.
Advanced Usage
  • "The common viper's bite": Refers specifically to the medical event or danger associated with this snake.
    • While painful, the common viper's bite is rarely fatal to healthy adults.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vipera berus (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the common viper.
    • Vipera berus has a distinctive zigzag pattern along its back.
  • European adder (n): A common alternative name for the same species.
    • The European adder is a protected species in many countries.
Synonyms
  • Adder: The most frequent synonym, especially in British English.
  • Northern viper: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its geographic range.
Related Phrases
  • Common viper habitat: A phrase describing the environments where this snake lives.
    • Conservation efforts focus on preserving common viper habitat.
Related Idioms
  • (Note: The general word "viper" is used in idioms like "nourish a viper in one's bosom," meaning to be kind to someone who later betrays you, but this idiom does not specifically reference the ).
common viper

A common viper suns itself on a flat rock in a meadow.

Noun
  1. small terrestrial viper common in northern Eurasia

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