viper
noun
any of several venomous Old World snakes of the genus Vipera, especially V. berus, a small snake common in northern Eurasia.
vipers
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pluralof viper.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In June, Mumbai customs intercepted two passengers arriving from Thailand with dozens of venomous vipers and more than 100 other creatures, including lizards, sunbirds and tree-climbing possums, also arriving from Thailand.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2025
In their post, they said they had seized three spider-tailed horned vipers, five Asian leaf turtles and 44 Indonesian pit vipers from the passenger.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2025
It is visible to pit vipers as heat, giving them a Predator-like advantage for hunting.
From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2024
Eyelash vipers are famously polychromatic, which means their appearances can vary widely, even among snakes born in the same litter.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 13, 2024
Tyson jumped back as Kampe’s hair lashed and hissed, and the vipers around her legs darted their tongues in every direction.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
