Tonkin pit viper en · NOUN
Etymology
Tonkin + pit viper, a partial calque of translingual Ovophis tonkinensis (literally “Tonkinese egg-snake”) or translingual Trimeresurus tonkinensis.
Meanings
- Ovophis tonkinensis, a species of common pit viper found in Southeast Asia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonkin pit vipers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |