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Definition of eyelash viper

eyelash viper

Plural:eyelash vipers
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eyelash viper Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A small, venomous arboreal pit viper native to the tropical rainforests of Central and northern South America, easily distinguished by its wide range of vivid color variations and the raised, bristle-like scales above its eyes.

Example

"While exploring the canopy layer in Costa Rica, the researchers spotted a bright yellow eyelash viper coiled tightly around a palm frond."

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• Nearby Words

extinguisher
extispex
eyeglass
eyelash viper
eyelet
eyeliner
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Word Origin & Etymology

Named for the prominent, modified supraciliary scales above its eyes that resemble human eyelashes, combined with 'viper', which stems from the Latin 'vipera' (venomous snake).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eyelash viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eyelash viper
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