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• noun (Context 1)

A highly venomous, heavily built viper (Bitis arietans) native to the savannas and grasslands of Africa, known for its excellent camouflage and tendency to inflate its body and hiss loudly when disturbed.

Usage Example

"While on a walking safari in South Africa, the guide warned the group to scan the path carefully to avoid stepping on a resting viper."

Strong
viper

• noun (Context 2)

A colloquial name for various non-venomous North American snakes, particularly the eastern hognose snake, which defensively flattens its head and puffs up its body when alarmed.

Usage Example

"The children were startled by what they thought was a deadly snake, but it turned out to be a harmless hognose putting on a dramatic display."

Strongest
hognose

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Puff adder. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/puff adder
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