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viperish Definition


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viper
noun
    1. Any of a large family of poisonous snakes found in Europe, Asia and Africa with long tubular fangs through which venom is injected into the prey.
    2. An adder.
    3. A treacherous or spiteful person.
Derivative: viperish
adj
    Derivative: viperous
    adj
      Etymology: 16c: from Latin vipera, from vivus alive + parere to bring forth.



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