Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of venomous snake: An "elapid snake" is any member of the family Elapidae, characterized by having short, fixed fangs at the front of the upper jaw. These snakes are found in warmer regions across the globe and include species such as cobras, mambas, and coral snakes.

Usage

• The term "elapid snake" is used in zoological and herpetological contexts to classify and describe a specific family of venomous snakes. It is a formal, scientific term.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The king cobra is a large and dangerous elapid snake.
  • Researchers are studying the venom of various elapid snakes for medical applications.
  • Unlike vipers, an elapid snake has fixed, hollow fangs.

Advanced Usage

• "Elapid" as an adjective: The word "elapid" can also function as an adjective to describe characteristics related to this snake family.
  • The elapid venom is primarily neurotoxic.
  • He specializes in elapid behavior.

Variants and Related Words

• Elapid (noun/adjective): The shorter form referring to the same family of snakes.
  • Many elapids are highly venomous.
• Elapidae (noun): The scientific, taxonomic name for the family.
  • The family Elapidae includes over 300 species.

Synonyms

• Front-fanged snake: A descriptive synonym highlighting the anatomical feature.
• Proteroglyphous snake: A more technical synonym referring to the fixed, grooved fangs.

Related Phrases

• Elapid venom: The toxic secretion produced by these snakes.
  • Antivenom is required for treating elapid venom bites.

Noun

1. any of numerous venomous fanged snakes of warmer parts of both hemispheres