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Definition of fer de lance

fer de lance

Plural:fers de lance
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1

A large, highly venomous pit viper native to tropical regions of Central and South America, characterized by its distinctive spear-shaped head and its dangerous ecological proximity to human habitats.

Example

"During the biological expedition through the Costa Rican rainforest, the guide warned the researchers to watch out for the deadly fer de lance camouflaged in the leaf litter."

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fennec fox
fennel
fenugreek
fer de lance
fern
ferocactus
ferox

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fer de lance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fer%20de%20lance
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