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aspis

/ˈæs.pɪs/

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noun

/ˈæs.pɪs/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее вид рогатой гадюки, ядовитой змеи, известной своими характерными роговидными чешуйками над глазами.

A noun referring to a type of horned viper, a venomous snake known for its distinctive horn-like scales above its eyes.

proper noun

  1. C1formalscientific

    A type of venomous snake, often referring to the horned viper (genus Cerastes) found in deserts of North Africa and the Middle East.

    ruРогатая гадюка

    • The Aspis is known for its distinctive horn-like scales above its eyes.
    • Desert travelers are warned about the dangerous Aspis snake.
    • The Aspis uses its camouflage to blend into the sandy terrain.

    Synonymsaspcerasteshorned viper