Kreuzotter

German

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Kreuzotter f (genitive Kreuzotter, plural Kreuzottern)

  1. common European adder, (Vipera berus)

Declension

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