Lancehead

Pronunciation: /ˈɫænsˈhɛd/

Lancehead (noun)

  1. A type of venomous snake with a narrow, pointed head, found mainly in the Americas.
  2. A venomous snake name used for several related species with a head shaped like a spear tip.

Examples

  • A lancehead is a pit viper species found in warm regions.
  • Researchers study a lancehead to learn how pit viper species survive.