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noun ad·der \ˈa-dər\
Definition of ADDER
1
: the common venomous viper (Vipera berus) of Europe; broadly : any of various snakes of the viper family — compare puff adder
2
: any of several North American snakes (as the hognose snakes) that are harmless but are popularly believed to be venomous
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Origin of ADDER
Middle English, alteration (by false division of a naddre) of naddre, from Old English nǣdre; akin to Old High German nātara adder, Latin natrix water snake
First Known Use: 14th century
2adder
noun add·er \ˈa-dər\
Definition of ADDER
: one that adds; especially : a device (as in a computer) that performs addition
First Known Use of ADDER
1580
ADDER Defined for Kids
adder
noun ad·der \ˈa-dər\
Definition of ADDER for Kids
1
: a poisonous snake of Europe or Africa
2
: a harmless North American snake
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adder
noun ad·der \ˈad-ər\
Medical Definition of ADDER
1
: the common venomous European viper of the genus Vipera (V. berus); broadly : a terrestrial viper of the family Viperidae
2
: any of several North American snakes (as the hognose snakes) that are harmless but are popularly believed to be venomous
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