Indian cobra

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Definition

Noun: 1. A venomous snake species: The Indian cobra (Naja naja) is a highly venomous snake species native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its iconic hood, which it spreads when threatened.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Indian cobra is one of the "big four" snake species responsible for the most snakebite incidents in South Asia.
    • Snake charmers have historically performed with the Indian cobra, though this practice is now widely discouraged.
    • The venom of an Indian cobra is a potent neurotoxin that can cause paralysis.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific/Formal Context: In biological and herpetological contexts, the term is used precisely to refer to the species , distinguishing it from other cobra species like the monocled cobra or the king cobra.
    • The study focused on the geographic distribution of the Indian cobra.
Variants and Related Words
  • Spectacled cobra (n): A common name for the Indian cobra, derived from the spectacle-like marking on the back of its hood.
  • Naja naja (n): The scientific binomial name for the species.
  • Cobra (n): The general term for venomous snakes of the genus , known for their ability to spread a hood.
Synonyms
  • Spectacled cobra: (Direct synonym referencing the same species)
  • Asian cobra: (A broader regional synonym, though less specific)
Related Phrases
  • "Big four" snakes: A collective term in South Asia for the four snake species (Indian cobra, common krait, Russell's viper, and saw-scaled viper) responsible for the majority of serious snakebites. The Indian cobra is a member of this group.
Noun
  1. a cobra of tropical Africa and Asia

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