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horned viper Synonyms

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Choosing another word for horned viper depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A venomous snake of the genus Cerastes, particularly the Saharan horned viper (Cerastes cerastes), characterized by prominent horn-like scales above its eyes and native to the sandy deserts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Usage Example

"The Saharan cerastes utilizes its sandy coloration to camouflage itself perfectly among the desert dunes while awaiting prey."

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cerastes
Strong
viper

• noun (Context 2)

Any of several other venomous snakes that possess horn-like structures or fleshy appendages on their heads, such as the nose-horned viper (Vipera ammodytes) found in Southern Europe and the Balkans.

Usage Example

"While hiking through the rocky outcrops of Greece, the guide warned the group to watch their step to avoid startling a resting viper."

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viper
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adder

• Nearby Words

horned
horned lizard
horned puff adder
horned viper
hornero
hornet
hornily

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