naja haje
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A cobra, specifically a naja haje, rests coiled on a sunlit stone in a desert setting.
Definition
Noun: 1. The Egyptian cobra: A species of venomous snake (Naja haje) native to North Africa and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a large cobra known for its potent neurotoxic venom and its significant role in the iconography and mythology of ancient Egypt.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The naja haje is easily identified by its broad, flattened hood.
- Ancient Egyptian artifacts often depict the naja haje on the crowns of pharaohs.
- A bite from a naja haje requires immediate medical attention due to the potency of its venom.
Advanced Usage
- In historical/archaeological context: The term is used specifically to refer to the cobra species associated with ancient Egyptian civilization, distinguishing it from other cobra species like the Indian cobra ().
- The uraeus, a stylized representation of the Naja haje, was a symbol of sovereignty worn by deities and rulers.
Variants and Related Words
- Egyptian cobra: The common English name for .
- Asp: A historical term sometimes used to refer to this snake, particularly in classical and biblical contexts, though it can be ambiguous.
- Uraeus: The stylized, upright form of an Egyptian cobra used as a symbol of royalty and divine authority.
Synonyms
- Egyptian cobra
Related Phrases
- The uraeus: This is not a phrasal verb but a key related noun phrase. It refers specifically to the sacred cobra emblem in Egyptian art.
- The golden mask of Tutankhamun features a magnificent uraeus on the forehead.
Related Idioms
(This specific zoological term is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. Its significance is primarily zoological and historical.)
A cobra, specifically a naja haje, rests coiled on a sunlit stone in a desert setting.
Noun
- cobra used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death