Lancehead
Pronunciation: /ˈɫænsˈhɛd/
Lancehead (noun)
- A type of venomous snake with a narrow, pointed head, found mainly in the Americas.
- 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.