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Definition of hump-nosed viper

hump-nosed viper

Plural:hump-nosed vipers
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hump-nosed viper Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A small, highly venomous pit viper (genus Hypnale) native to the dense forests and agricultural plantations of Sri Lanka and southwestern India, characterized by its distinctively upturned, hump-like snout.

Example

"Researchers in Sri Lanka have worked extensively to develop effective antivenom for the hump-nosed viper, which is responsible for a large percentage of snakebites among agricultural workers in the region."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from its distinctive physical feature—an upturned, hump-like snout—and its classification as a viper (from Latin 'vipera').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hump-nosed viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hump-nosed viper
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