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Definition of gloydius
gloydius
/ˈɡlɔɪ.di.əs/
gloy · di · us
gloydius Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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
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 Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gloydius