viper

noun/ˈvaɪpər/

Frequency rank: #9,508 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A venomous snake with long hinged fangs, known for its dangerous bite.

Illustration for the English word “viper”

Example sentence

The hiker froze when he spotted a coiled viper on the rocky path ahead.

Synonyms & related words

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