1. A snake of southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder
   "The asp viper is well-camouflaged in its Mediterranean habitat";
   - asp viper, Vipera aspis
    
2. Cobra used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death
   "Ancient Egyptian art often depicted rulers holding an asp";
   - Egyptian cobra, Naja haje

Derived forms: asps

Type of: cobra, viper

Part of: genus Naja, genus Vipera, Naja, Vipera

Encyclopedia: Asp, inc