Meaning of the word cerastes in English
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cerastes
US /sɪˈræstiːz/
UK /sɪˈræstiz/
Noun
a genus of venomous vipers found in the deserts of North Africa and parts of the Middle East, characterized by horn-like scales above their eyes
Example:
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The desert guide warned us about the venomous Cerastes.
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The distinctive horns above its eyes identify it as a Cerastes.
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