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Definition of orlov viper

orlov viper

Plural:Orlov vipers
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orlov viper Lexical Profile

• noun

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A species of venomous snake (Vipera orlovi) in the family Viperidae, endemic to the Caucasus region of Russia along the Black Sea coast, distinguished by its relatively small size and a distinct dark zigzag pattern along its back.

Example

"During the expedition to the western Caucasus mountains, researchers carefully documented the habitat preferences of the rare Orlov viper."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 2001 to honor the prominent Russian herpetologist Nikolai L. Orlov. The word 'viper' traces back to the Latin 'vipera' meaning 'venomous snake'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Orlov viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/orlov viper
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