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Definition of common adder

common adder

Plural:common adders
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1

A widely distributed venomous snake of the viper family (Vipera berus), native to various habitats across Europe and parts of Asia, distinguished by a distinct dark zigzag pattern along its back.

Example

"While hiking through the Scottish heathland, they were careful to watch their step to avoid disturbing a basking common adder."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Common adder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/common-adder
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