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Asp

Verb / æsp / Another word for asp — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small venomous snake found in Egypt, southern Europe, and Asia.

Synonyms & similar words

aspviper viperaaspis egyptiancobra najahaje viper cobra serpent adder python boa anaconda rattlesnake mamba krait taipan mocassin bushmaster

Example sentences

  1. The asp is a dangerous snake.
  2. Cleopatra is said to have died from an asp bite.
  3. The asp's venom can be fatal.
  4. The asp is a member of the viper family.
  5. The asp is often depicted in ancient Egyptian art.

Quotes

  • 'What does the asp say?' - William Shakespeare
  • 'Beware the serpent that has no sting, and the asp that is deaf.' - H.P. Lovecraft
  • 'Death is the veil which those who live call life; They sleep, and it is lifted.' - Percy Bysshe Shelley, 'Prometheus Unbound'

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