German

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Kreuzotter

Etymology

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Kreuz (cross) +‎ Otter (adder), from the cross-shaped markings on its back.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkʁɔɪ̯t͡sˌʔɔtɐ/
  • Hyphenation: Kreuz‧ot‧ter
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

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Kreuzotter f (genitive Kreuzotter, plural Kreuzottern)

  1. common European adder, (Vipera berus)

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