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Meanings of asp in English

Portuguese
asp
Spanish
asp
Catalan
asp
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American sounding rocket.

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asp
Portuguese
áspide

Of southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder.

áspide

Cobra used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death.

OFLC classification category.

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Usage of asp in English
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The asp was worshipped by the Egyptians under the name of uræus.
History Of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume...
2
Cleopatra was aware of this, and begged Charmian to remember the asp.
Cleopatra — Volume 09
3
He had heard that cry, and it stung him like an asp.
The Courage of Marge O'Doone
4
An asp which has been in our camp with its poison-fangs hid!
The Days of Mohammed
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She takes another asp from the basket and brings it to her breast.
Once upon a time in America
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The asp will be not a little vexed at the disappointment.
The Ayrshire Legatees; Or, The Pringle Family
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She struck fast as an asp- amoveshe'd learned in the Red Desert.
The Assassin’s Blade
8
RA: Hawk-headed, and crowned with the sun-disc, encircled by an asp.
Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable
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If you would save your life, hide as becomes the asp.
Vergilius: A Tale of the Coming of Christ
10
The dwarf cried out, as if an asp had stung him.
Uarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Volume 03
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As he stood there, watching it, he heard an asp trembling:
In Midsummer Days, and Other Tales
12
How does it happen you carry this murdering asp about with you, Mr.
The Judgment House
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Do not 'put your hand on the hole of the asp.'
Expositions of Holy Scripture / Second Kings Chapters VIII to En...
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Yes, Mardian had mentioned the bite of the asp as a pleasant poison.
The Memoirs of Cleopatra
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The cab streaked through the wet streets with a noise like an asp.
Jitterbug Perfume
16
A black asp curled into itself, head drawn back low as it hissed.
The Assassin’s Blade
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Portuguese
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Spanish
asp
Catalan
asp
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