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viper

[vahy-per] / ˈvaɪ pər /
NOUN
snake
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Their work revealed that the Himalayan pit viper, first described in 1864 and long believed to be a widespread single species, actually represents several deeply distinct evolutionary lineages.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

These include the green pit viper commonly found in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, the Malabar pit viper and hump-nosed pit viper found in southern states and many other species in the north-eastern states.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

He played Tedros, a wannabe music industry impresario who also happened to be a pseudo-cult-leading viper attracted to the shiny fame of Lily-Rose Depp’s pop star, Jocelyn.

From Salon • May 19, 2025

Even if you’re pretty sure it was the viper, doctors will likely wait to see whether you develop symptoms before giving you the drug—a delay that could cost you a limb or even your life.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 8, 2024

“After all I’ve done for you, you wrote something like that? A viper in our own bosom! You can kiss Levy Pants goodbye, traitor. Discarded? You’ll get discarded!”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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