prop. n. a genus of African snakes comprising the mambas. Syn. -- Dendroaspis, genus Dendroaspis, genus Dendraspis. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to cover with a shield; "ype`r over + &unr_; shield.] One who holds a shield over another; hence, a defender. [Obs.] Chillingworth. [1913 Webster]
n. The raspberry. [ Obs. ] Langham. [ 1913 Webster ]