See Also: viperous(dictionary)

gamic (iou) and viperous (iou)


gamic (iou)



gamic adjective. M19.
[Greek gamikos, from gamos Marriage: see -IC.]
Biology. Of an organism: having a sexual Nature; reproducing sexually, esp. as distinct from parthenogenetically.

viperous (iou)



viperous adjective. M16.
[from VIPER + -OUS.]
Of or pertaining to a viper or vipers; consisting of vipers. arch. M16.
Of the Nature of or resembling (that of) a viper; characteristic of a viper; malignant, venomous. M16.
Coleridge Those viperous journals, which deal out..hate, fury and sedition. R. Bridges A savage beast, The viperous scourge of gods and humankind.
viperously adverb L16.
viperousness noun M17.