Asp Meaning in English

word

US

ˈæsp

ASP

UK

ˈæsp

ASP

Definition

An asp is a small, venomous snake found in parts of Europe and Africa. It is most famous as the legendary snake that killed Cleopatra in ancient Egypt.

Usage & Nuances

'Asp' is mainly used in historical or literary contexts, especially when discussing ancient Egypt or classical texts. It is not commonly used for modern snake species and may be confused with 'viper' (a broader term).

• Spanish: áspid - víbora (tipo de serpiente)
• Portuguese (BR): áspide - víbora
• Portuguese (PT): áspide - víbora
• Chinese (Simplified): 蝰蛇（asp，蛇类）
• Chinese (Traditional): 蝰蛇（asp，蛇類）
• Hindi: ऐस्प (एक प्रकार का साँप)
• Arabic: أفعى (asp)
• Bengali: অ্যাপ (ঐতিহাসিক বিষধর সাপ) - বিষধর সাপ
• Russian: аспид
• Japanese: アスプ (歴史上の毒蛇)
• Vietnamese: asp (rắn độc trong lịch sử) - rắn asp
• Korean: 애스프 (역사 속 독사)
• Turkish: asp (tarihi zehirli yılan) - engerek (antika bağlam)
• Urdu: ایسپ (تاریخی زہریلا سانپ)
• Indonesian: asp (ular berbisa dalam sejarah) - ular asp

Example Sentences

The asp is a dangerous snake.

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Cleopatra is said to have died from an asp bite.

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Some people fear the asp because it is venomous.

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In ancient stories, the asp is often seen as a symbol of danger.

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Historians debate whether the asp really caused Cleopatra's death.

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You don't hear about the asp much outside of historical documentaries.

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