noun
- a small venomous snake, especially the Egyptian cobra
Examples
- Cleopatra was said to have died from the bite of an asp.
- The asp is native to North Africa and parts of the Middle East.
- Ancient Egyptians considered the asp a symbol of divine power.
- The zookeeper handled the asp with extreme caution.
- In Egyptian mythology, the asp was associated with royalty.
- The asp’s venom can be deadly to humans.