mamba
Definition
Noun 1. A highly venomous, fast-moving, arboreal snake native to central and southern Africa. It belongs to the genus Dendroaspis and its bite is often fatal without prompt treatment.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The black mamba is one of the world's fastest and most dangerous snakes.
- Researchers studied the mamba's potent neurotoxic venom.
- A green mamba was spotted coiled on a tree branch.
Advanced Usage
- "as fast/quick as a mamba": An informal simile describing something or someone that moves with extreme speed and suddenness.
- The boxer's jab was as quick as a mamba.
- In herpetology and wildlife contexts, the term is used specifically for the four species within the genus : the black mamba, green mamba, Jameson's mamba, and the western green mamba.
Variants and Related Words
- Black mamba (): A specific, particularly large and aggressive species of mamba, known for the dark interior of its mouth rather than its skin color.
- Green mamba ( and ): Arboreal species with bright green coloration.
Synonyms
- Elapid: A broader term for snakes in the family Elapidae, which includes mambas, cobras, and coral snakes.
- Arboreal snake: A descriptive term for any tree-dwelling snake.
Related Idioms or Phrases
- While not a common idiom, the word "mamba" is famously associated with the nickname "Black Mamba" used by basketball player Kobe Bryant, symbolizing agility, precision, and a lethal competitive instinct.
Noun
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arboreal snake of central and southern Africa whose bite is often fatal
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