noun
1. large African viper that inflates its body when alarmed
• Syn: ↑Bitis arietans
• Hypernyms: ↑viper
• Member Holonyms: ↑Bitis, ↑genus Bitis
2. harmless North American snake with upturned nose; may spread its head and neck or play dead when disturbed
• Syn: ↑hognose snake, ↑sand viper
• Hypernyms: ↑colubrid snake, ↑colubrid
• Member Holonyms: ↑Heterodon, ↑genus Heterodon
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a poisonous snake, found mainly in Africa, that can make the top part of its body appear bigger
Useful english dictionary. 2012.