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Definition of ethiopian mountain adder
ethiopian mountain adder
Plural:Ethiopian mountain adders
ethiopian mountain adder Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, highly venomous species of viper endemic to the high-altitude forests and grasslands of southwestern Ethiopia, distinguished by a striking geometric black-and-brown dorsal pattern and a broad, triangular head.
Example
"Due to its isolated habitat in the African highlands, the Ethiopian mountain adder is rarely encountered by humans, yet it remains of significant interest to herpetologists."
Word Origin & Etymology
The common name derives directly from its endemic geographical habitat in the Ethiopian highlands and its classification as an adder, a traditional English term for a venomous viper stemming from Old English 'nædre'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ethiopian mountain adder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ethiopian mountain adder