Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large, highly venomous snake species: "Naja hannah" is the scientific name for the king cobra, the world's longest venomous snake, native to forests from Southeast Asia to the East Indies. It is distinguished by its size, potent neurotoxic venom, and ability to "hood" its neck.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The "Naja hannah" can reach lengths of over 5 meters.
  • Researchers are studying the venom of the "Naja hannah" for potential medical applications.
  • In the wild, a "Naja hannah" primarily preys on other snakes.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific taxonomy: The name "Naja hannah" is used in formal biological classification. While sometimes historically placed in its own genus (), it is also classified within the genus .
  • The paper argued for the reclassification of "Naja hannah" back into the genus Ophiophagus.

Variants and Related Words

• King cobra (n): The common name for "Naja hannah".
  • The king cobra is a culturally significant animal in many regions.
• Ophiophagus hannah (n): An alternative scientific name for the same species.
  • "Ophiophagus hannah" literally means "snake-eating snake".

Synonyms

• King cobra: The standard common name.
• Hamadryad: An older, less common term for this snake.

Related Phrases

• Hood display: A defensive behavior characteristic of the "Naja hannah" and other cobras, where it flares the skin of its neck.
  • When threatened, the "Naja hannah" will raise its body and perform a hood display.

Noun

1. large cobra of southeastern Asia and the East Indies; the largest venomous snake; sometimes placed in genus Naja