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puffadder

/ˈpʌfˌæd.ɚ/
puff · ad · der
Plural:puffadders
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puffadder Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, heavy-bodied venomous viper (Bitis arietans) native to the savannas and grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, known for inflating its body and hissing loudly when threatened; more commonly spelled 'puff adder'.

Example

"The wildlife guide warned the hikers to watch their step in the tall grass, where a camouflaged puffadder might be resting."

2

North American A harmless North American colubrid snake of the genus Heterodon, characterized by an upturned snout and the defensive habit of flattening its neck and hissing when disturbed; a hognose snake.

Example

"Despite its dramatic hissing display, the eastern puffadder is completely non-venomous and often plays dead when cornered."

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• Nearby Words

puerto rican boa
puff
puff adder
puffadder
puffback
puffball
puffbird

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