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vi·per / ˈvīpər/ • n. a venomous snake (family Viperidae) with large hinged fangs, typically having a broad head and stout body, with dark patterns on a lighter background. ∎  a spiteful or treacherous person.DERIVATIVES: vi·per·ine / ˈvīpəˌrīn; -rin/ adj.vi·per·ish adj.vi·per·ous / ˈvīp(ə)rəs/ adj.

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