viperous

[ vahy-per-uh s ]
/ ˈvaɪ pər əs /
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adjective

of the nature of or resembling a viper: a viperous movement.
of or relating to vipers.
characteristic of vipers.
venomous.

Origin of viperous

First recorded in 1525–35; viper + -ous

OTHER WORDS FROM viperous

vi·per·ous·ly, adverb pseu·do·vi·per·ous, adjective pseu·do·vi·per·ous·ly, adverb

Words nearby viperous

viper, viper in one's bosom, viper's bugloss, viperfish, viperine, viperous, vipoma, vir, vir chakra, vir-, vira saiva

Words related to viperous

baleful, bitter, evil, evil-minded, green-eyed, jealous, malevolent, mean, nasty, ornery, poisonous, spiteful, vengeful, vicious, vindictive, wicked, rancorous, resentful

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British Dictionary definitions for viperous

viperous

viperish

/ (ˈvaɪpərəs) /

adjective

Also: viperine (ˈvaɪpəˌraɪn) of, relating to, or resembling a viper
malicious

Derived forms of viperous

viperously or viperishly, adverb