dull - not having a sharp edge or point; the knife was too dull to be of any use. sharp - having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; a sharp knife; a pencil with a sharp point.
Herping is the act of searching for amphibians or reptiles. The term, often used by professional and amateur herpetologists, comes from the word herp, which comes from the same Greek root as herpetology, herpet-, meaning creeping.
Herpesviridae is a large family of DNA viruses that cause diseases in animals, including humans. The members of this family are also known as herpesviruses. The family name is derived from the Greek word herpein (to creep), referring to the latent, recurring infections typical of this group of viruses. Herpesviridae can cause latent or lytic infections.