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• noun (Context 1)
Any of several venomous snakes adapted to desert environments, particularly the horned vipers of the genus Cerastes native to North Africa and the Middle East, known for burying themselves in loose sand to ambush prey.
Usage Example
"The biologist carefully documented how the viper used sidewinding to navigate the shifting dunes of the Sahara."
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• noun (Context 2)
The nose-horned viper (Vipera ammodytes), a highly venomous snake found across southern Europe, the Balkans, and parts of the Middle East, often inhabiting dry, rocky, or sandy terrains.
Usage Example
"Hikers in the Mediterranean scrubland are advised to wear sturdy boots as protection against the resident viper."
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