Definition

1. Noun:
   • Bungarus (krait): A genus of highly venomous elapid snakes, characterized by their banded bodies and a distinct vertebral ridge.
   • A venomous snake: Refers specifically to a type of venomous snake found in Southeast Asia, identifiable by its patterned body and sharp dorsal ridge.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Người dân được cảnh báo về sự xuất hiện của mai gầm trong khu vực. (Residents were warned about the presence of a krait in the area.)
  • Mai gầm là một loài rắn cực độc. (The krait is an extremely venomous snake.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "mai gầm" is a specific zoological name and is used primarily in scientific or formal contexts when discussing venomous snakes in Vietnam and surrounding regions.

Variants and Related Words

• Rắn mai gầm: A more descriptive term, explicitly meaning "krait snake."
  • Rắn mai gầm thường hoạt động về đêm. (Krait snakes are usually active at night.)

Synonyms

• Krait: The common English name for snakes of the genus .
• Venomous snake: A general term for snakes possessing venom.

Notes

• "Mai gầm" is not a common word in everyday conversation. It is a technical term for a specific genus of snake. In general discussion, Vietnamese speakers might use a more general term like "rắn độc" (venomous snake) unless specifying this particular type.