viper
See also: Viper
English
Etymology
From Middle French vipere, Old French vipre, from Latin vīpera. Doublet of weever
Pronunciation
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -aɪpə(r)
Noun
viper (plural vipers)
- A venomous snake in the family Viperidae.
- A dangerous, treacherous, or malignant person.
- (Can we date this quote?) John Milton
- Who committed / To such a viper his most sacred trust / Of secrecy.
- (Can we date this quote?) John Milton
Synonyms
Derived terms
Translations
a poisonous snake in the family Viperidae
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adder — see adder
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