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Definition of european adder

european adder

Plural:European adders
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A widely distributed venomous snake (Vipera berus) native to varied terrains across Europe and northern Asia, typically characterized by a distinct dark zigzag pattern along its back.

Example

"While hiking in the Scottish Highlands, the guide advised us to watch our step to avoid disturbing a basking European adder."

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• Nearby Words

eurocentric
eurocrat
european
european adder
european beech
european bison
european cat snake

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