viperling

/ˈvaɪpərlɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A young viper, especially a viper in its first year of life.

“The hikers encountered a viperling on their trek through the forest.”

2. noun

A type of fly, specifically the larvae of the common green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata), which are often found near carrion.

“The viperling was a common sight in the area due to the nearby animal carcasses.”

Synonyms

  • fly
  • larva
  • viper

Antonyms

  • adult
  • mature