viperoid

/vaɪˈpɪroʊɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling a viper; viper-like

“The viperoid snake slithered silently through the grass.”

2. noun

a type of plant, especially a flowering plant of the family Piperaceae, resembling a viper in shape

“The viperoid plant was a rare find in the dense jungle.”

Synonyms

  • snake-like
  • viperine

Antonyms

  • beastly
  • ferocious