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Definition of eyelash viper
eyelash viper
Plural:eyelash vipers
• noun
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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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eyelash viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eyelash-viper