Horned Asp (Noun)
Meaning
Highly venomous viper of northern Africa and southwestern Asia having a horny spine above each eye.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The horned asp is a highly venomous viper found in the deserts of northern Africa and southwestern Asia.
- The horned asp's distinctive horns, which are actually bony spines, are used for defense and intimidation.
- In ancient Egypt, the horned asp was revered as a symbol of royalty and divine authority.
- The horned asp's venom is a powerful hemotoxin that can cause respiratory failure and cardiac arrest.
- Hikers in the Sahara Desert are warned to watch out for the horned asp, which is often camouflaged in the sand and rocks.