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Cenchris
Cenchris is a taxonomic synonym that may refer to:
- Agkistrodon, a.k.a. moccasins, a genus of venomous vipers found in Central and North America than include, cantils, copperheads and cottonmouths
- Candoia, a.k.a. bevel-nosed boas, a genus of harmless boas found in Melanesia and New Guinea
Usage examples of "cenchris".
When I perceived that no man had regard to mee, that was so tame and gentle an Asse, I stole out of the gate that was next me, and then I ran away with all force, and came to Cenchris, which is the most famous towne of all the Carthaginians, bordering upon the Seas called Ageum, and Saronicum, where is a great and mighty Haven, frequented with many a sundry Nation.