[ˈvʌɪpə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a venomous snake with large hinged fangs, typically having a broad head and stout body, with dark patterns on a lighter background

- a spiteful or treacherous person
(e.g: she's a viper and it's obvious that we need to be wary of her next moves)


Phrases:
- viper in one's bosom

Origin:
early 16th century: from French vipère or Latin vipera, from vivus ‘alive’ + parere ‘bring forth’