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ˌfɛr dlˈæns, -ˈɑnsfer-de-lance
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Princeton's WordNet
fer-de-lance, Bothrops atropsnoun
large extremely venomous pit viper of Central America and South America
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fer-de-lance
A fer-de-lance is a highly venomous snake native to tropical areas in the Americas. They are found from Mexico to northern South America. The term "fer-de-lance" is French for "spearhead," and is often used to refer to several species within the genus Bothrops. They are known for their aggressive nature and potent venom.
Webster Dictionary
Fer-de-lancenoun
a large, venomous serpent (Trigonocephalus lanceolatus) of Brazil and the West Indies. It is allied to the rattlesnake, but has no rattle
Etymology: [F., the iron of a lance, lance head.]
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Fer-de-Lance
Fer-de-Lance is a super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe who first appeared in Captain America #337. She was created by Mark Gruenwald and Tom Morgan and is a member of the Serpent Society.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Fer-de-lance
fār′de-längs′, n. the lance-headed or yellow viper of tropical America.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fer-de-lance in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fer-de-lance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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