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Meaning of the word asp in English

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asp

US /æsp/
UK /æsp/
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Noun

a small, venomous snake of northern Africa and southern Europe, typically with an upturned snout.

Example:
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Cleopatra is said to have died from the bite of an asp.
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The ancient Egyptians revered the asp as a symbol of royalty.
Synonym:
viper cobra
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