English Explanatory Dictionary

Russell's viper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The venomous viper Daboia russelii.

Word forms

Russell's viper Russell's vipers

Etymology

Named in honour of Patrick Russell (1726–1805), Scottish herpetologist who first described many of India's snakes.

Synonyms

chain viper polonga

Derived words

dilute Russell's viper venom time
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