Meaning & use
adder
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A small venomous snake, especially the common European viper.
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Hikers were warned to watch for adders sunning themselves on the rocky path.
The adder's zigzag pattern helps it blend into the undergrowth.
A note on using this word
In North America, "adder" is sometimes used loosely for other snakes, even though true adders are a European and Asian genus.
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viper
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