Definition

1. Noun:
   • Green pit viper (Trimeresurus species): A specific type of venomous, arboreal snake found in Southeast Asia, characterized by its green coloration and often distinctive, bead-like scale patterns. The name "rắn lục cườm" directly references these jewel-like ("cườm") markings on its green ("lục") body.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Rắn lục cườm thường sống trên cây. (The green pit viper often lives in trees.)
  • Vết cắn của rắn lục cườm cần được cấp cứu y tế ngay lập tức. (The bite of a green pit viper requires immediate medical attention.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "rắn lục cườm" is a zoological common name. In scientific contexts, it refers to specific species within the complex, such as (White-lipped Pit Viper) or similar relatives, noted for their prehensile tails and hemotoxic venom.

Variants and Related Words

• Rắn lục (n): A broader category meaning "green viper" or "pit viper," which includes several species besides the "cườm" (beaded) variety.
• Trimeresurus (n): The scientific genus name for many of these pit vipers.

Synonyms

• Green pit viper
• Bamboo pit viper (a common name for some related species)
• Jeweled green snake (a descriptive translation)

Notes

• The reference "chrysopélie" from the Vietnamese-French dictionary is an older or specific zoological term for this group of snakes, likely derived from Greek roots meaning "golden" or "green" and "scale."