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Definition of carpet viper

carpet viper

Plural:carpet vipers
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1

Any of several small but highly venomous snakes of the genus Echis, native to dry and arid regions of Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent, characterized by complex geometric patterns on their scales.

Example

"Due to its aggressive nature and potent venom, the carpet viper is responsible for a significant number of snakebite fatalities in rural parts of West Africa and India."

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carpet
carpet chameleon
carpet python
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carrauntoohil
carriage
carrington

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Carpet viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/carpet%20viper
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