puff adder

Noun

Meaning

large African viper that inflates its body when alarmed

harmless North American snake with upturned nose; may spread its head and neck or play dead when disturbed

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

sand viper hognose snake Bitis arietans viper snake hognose

Hypernyms

viper colubrid colubrid snake

Close letter words and terms

PUFA Pufendorfian puff puff and blow puff batter puff of air