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Definition of lancehead

lancehead

/ˈlænsˌhɛd/
lance · head
Plural:lanceheads
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lancehead Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various highly venomous pit vipers of the genus Bothrops, native to Central and South America, characterized by a distinctively broad, triangular head.

Example

"The golden lancehead is a critically endangered species of pit viper found only on a small island off the coast of Brazil."

2

The pointed metal tip or striking end of a lance.

Example

"The archaeologists unearthed a rusted iron lancehead dating back to the early medieval period."

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• Nearby Words

lancang
lancaster
lance
lancehead
lancelet
lancer
lancers

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'lance' and 'head', named for the distinctive triangular, spear-like shape of the snake's head.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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