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asp

/æsp/

Traductions

aspnoun

asps

/æsp/

The asp is known for its potent venom and is often found in the rocky hills of southern Europe.

L’aspic est connu pour son venin puissant et on le trouve souvent dans les collines rocheuses du sud de l’Europe.

aspicSens zoologique et historique, notamment dans les récits sur l’Égypte antique.

Legend has it that Cleopatra used an asp to end her life, allowing the snake to bite her.

La légende raconte que Cléopâtre a utilisé un aspic pour mettre fin à ses jours, en laissant le serpent la mordre.

Traductions supplémentaires

aspicSens historique ou littéraire, pour un serpent venimeux en général.

Synonymes

aspadjective

more asp

Comp.

most asp

Super.

/æsp/

Used attributively, e.g., "asp venom", "asp bite"

Traductions supplémentaires

aspicEmploi adjectival rare, surtout dans des contextes zoologiques ou de spécialité.

aspnoun

A small venomous snake native to Europe, particularly the viper species Vipera aspis.

The asp is known for its potent venom and is often found in the rocky hills of southern Europe.

A type of venomous snake, often associated with the Egyptian cobra, Naja haje, which is believed to have been used by Cleopatra to commit suicide.

Legend has it that Cleopatra used an asp to end her life, allowing the snake to bite her.

Any venomous snake, especially in historical or literary contexts.

In medieval bestiaries, the asp was depicted as a deadly guardian of treasure.

aspadjective

Relating to or characteristic of an asp (the snake).

The scientists studied asp venom to develop new antivenoms.