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Definition of bush viper

bush viper

Plural:bush vipers
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bush viper Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several small, venomous, arboreal snakes of the genus Atheris, native to tropical sub-Saharan Africa, characterized by strongly keeled scales, broad triangular heads, and prehensile tails.

Example

"The vivid green and yellow scales of the bush viper allow it to blend seamlessly into the dense canopy of the African rainforest."

• Nearby Words

busan
bush lily
bush snake
bush viper
bushbaby
bushbuck
bushfish

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'bush', referring to the snake's arboreal or shrub-dwelling habitat, and 'viper', derived from the Latin 'vipera' (live-bearing snake).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bush viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bush viper
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