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fer–de–lance
noun \ˈfer-də-ˈlan(t)s, -ˈlän(t)s\
plural fer–de–lance
Definition of FER-DE-LANCE
: a large extremely venomous pit viper (Bothrops atrox) of Central and South America
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Origin of FER-DE-LANCE
French, literally, lance iron, spearhead
First Known Use: 1880
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