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Definition of palestinian viper
palestinian viper
Plural:Palestinian vipers
palestinian viper Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A highly venomous snake species (Daboia palaestinae) endemic to the Levant region of the Middle East, characterized by a stout body, a V-shaped mark on its head, and a distinct zig-zag dorsal pattern.
Example
"Due to its proximity to agricultural areas and potent venom, the Palestinian viper is considered one of the most medically significant snake species in its native range."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The common name derives from its native habitat in the historical region of Palestine, combined with the word 'viper', which traces back through Old French to the Latin 'vipera' (live-bearing snake).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Palestinian viper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/palestinian viper