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Noun: fer-de-lance  ,fer-du'lãn(t)s
  1. Large, highly venomous pit viper found in Central and South America, known for its aggressive behaviour
    "The fer-de-lance is responsible for many snakebite incidents in its range";
    - Bothrops atrops

Type of: pit viper

Part of: Bothrops, genus Bothrops

Encyclopedia: Fer-de-lance