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Cerastes

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A genus of venomous snakes commonly known as horned vipers, characterized by horn-like scales above their eyes.

Usage: Cerastes are primarily found in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Example Sentence: The cerastes uses its horn-like scales to blend in with the sandy desert terrain.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A mythical creature, typically depicted as a serpent with multiple horns.

Usage: The cerastes is often depicted in ancient Egyptian art and mythology.

Example Sentence: Legends tell of the cerastes guarding hidden treasures deep within the ancient tombs.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Referring to or relating to the horned vipers of the genus Cerastes.

Usage: The cerastes species is known for its unique adaptation of horn-like scales.

Example Sentence: The hunter studied the cerastes anatomy to understand its venomous traits.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Referring to something popular or widely known

Usage: The band's latest album has become cerastes among music enthusiasts.

Example Sentence: The viral video quickly became cerastes, achieving millions of views within hours.