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Definition of orlov viper
orlov viper
Plural:Orlov vipers
• 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.
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"During the expedition to the western Caucasus mountains, researchers carefully documented the habitat preferences of the rare Orlov viper."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Orlov viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/orlov-viper