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Definition of gloydius

gloydius

/ˈɡlɔɪ.di.əs/
gloy · di · us
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gloydius Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of venomous pit vipers (family Viperidae) endemic to various environments across Asia, characterized by heat-sensing pits located between their eyes and nostrils and commonly known as Asian pit vipers.

Example

"During the herpetological survey in eastern China, the researchers documented several species of Gloydius thriving in the mountainous terrain."

Word Nuance & Usage

As a scientific genus name, it is traditionally capitalized (Gloydius) and italicized in formal biological literature.

• Rhymes for gloydius

• Nearby Words

glowworm
glowy
gloxinia
gloydius
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glue
gluelike

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in honor of the renowned American herpetologist Howard K. Gloyd, combined with the standard Latin taxonomic suffix '-ius'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gloydius. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gloydius
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