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Definition of feae viper
feae viper
Plural:feae vipers
• noun
1
A rare, relatively primitive species of venomous snake (Azemiops feae) native to the mountainous regions of Southeast Asia, characterized by its distinctive dark bluish-black body with narrow white or yellowish crossbands and a striking yellow head.
Example
"During the herpetological survey in Myanmar, the team was thrilled to photograph a highly elusive Feae viper resting among the damp leaf litter."
Word Nuance & Usage
This species is more commonly known in English as Fea's viper; the variation 'feae viper' directly incorporates the Latin specific epithet from its scientific name, Azemiops feae.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Feae viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/feae%20viper