Puff Adder Definition
noun
A large, poisonous African viper (Bitis arietans) that hisses or puffs loudly when excited.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
Alternative form of puffadder.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- Bitis arietans
- sand viper
- hognose-snake
Other Word Forms of Puff Adder
Noun
Singular:
puff adder
Plural:
puff addersOrigin of Puff Adder
So called because it inflates its body when excited
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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