fer-de-lance

[US]/[fɜː dəː lɑːns]/
[UK]/[fɝː diː læns]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a venomous pit viper of the Neotropical genus Bothrops, found in Central and South America.; A large, highly venomous snake, especially the Fer-de-lance of the West Indies (Bothrops atrox).
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Phrases & Collocations

fer-de-lance bite

avoid fer-de-lance

fer-de-lance venom

fer-de-lance species

finding fer-de-lance

fer-de-lance habitat

fer-de-lance attack

fer-de-lance populations

fer-de-lance presence

fer-de-lance research

Example Sentences

the experienced herpetologist carefully identified the fer-de-lance.

a bite from a fer-de-lance is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment.

researchers are studying the fer-de-lance venom to develop antivenom.

the fer-de-lance's camouflage makes it difficult to spot in the undergrowth.

local communities are educated about the dangers of the fer-de-lance.

the fer-de-lance is a highly venomous snake found in central and south america.

we observed a fer-de-lance hunting for small rodents near the riverbank.

the team used specialized equipment to safely capture the fer-de-lance for study.

despite its ferocity, the fer-de-lance is a vital part of the rainforest ecosystem.

the presence of a fer-de-lance prompted a warning to hikers in the area.

the study focused on the fer-de-lance's hunting behavior and venom composition.

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