adder
Translation
adder, viper
Examples
Be careful of adders in the long grass.
Be careful of adders in the tall grass.
Grammar Patterns
((an adder)) a type of venomous snake Be careful of adders in the long grass.
Similar Words
Synonyms: viper
Etymology
From Old English 'nædre' (serpent), through a misdivision of 'a nædre' as 'an addre'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a snake that 'adds' a threat to your hike.