king cobra
Definition
Noun 1. A large, highly venomous snake of southeastern Asia and the East Indies: The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the world's longest venomous snake. It is distinguished by its size, its ability to deliver a large quantity of potent neurotoxic venom, and its diet, which consists primarily of other snakes.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The king cobra reared up, spreading its distinctive hood as a warning.
- While filming the documentary, they encountered a king cobra in the rainforest.
- The bite of a king cobra can be fatal to an adult human.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific Classification: In taxonomic contexts, the king cobra is noted for being the sole member of its genus, , which means "snake-eater."
- Unlike true cobras of the genus Naja, the king cobra belongs to the genus Ophiophagus.
Variants and Related Words
- Ophiophagus hannah (n): The scientific binomial name for the king cobra.
- Hamadryad (n): An alternative, though less common, name for the king cobra.
Synonyms
- Hamadryad (n): A synonym, primarily used in older or more literary contexts.
Noun
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large cobra of southeastern Asia and the East Indies; the largest venomous snake; sometimes placed in genus Naja
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