What does asp mean?
Asp means (archaic) A water snake..
Asp
/æsp/ · noun
Meaning
(archaic) A water snake..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic) A water snake.
- A venomous viper native to southwestern Europe (Vipera aspis).
- The Egyptian cobra (Naja haje).
- (figurative) An evil person; a snake.
- A type of European fish (Aspius aspius).
- (Southern US) The caterpillar of various types of flannel moths which induce an intense pain when their hair is touched.
- An aspen tree.
- (UK, law, in citation) Initialism of Act of the Scottish Parliament.
Example Sentences
'Two thousand years ago did thou and I and that Egyptian asp rest therein, but since then have I not set foot here, nor any man, and perchance it has fallen,' and, followed by the rest of us, she passed up a vast flight of broken and ruined steps into the outer court, and looked round into the gloom.
Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 (2009 asp 9)
Synonyms for asp
Antonyms for asp
Related Words
Word Forms
- asps
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for asp?
Common synonyms include asp viper, European asp, aspis viper, vipera aspis.
What is the opposite of asp?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use asp in a sentence?
'Two thousand years ago did thou and I and that Egyptian asp rest therein, but since then have I not set foot here, nor any man, and perchance it has fallen,' and, followed by the rest of us, she passed up a vast flight of broken and ruined steps into the outer court, and looked round into the gloom.
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