Definition

Noun: * Indian cobra: A highly venomous snake species (Naja naja) native to the Indian subcontinent and surrounding regions. It is one of the most significant snakes in South Asian culture and mythology, often recognized by the spectacle-shaped marking on the back of its hood.

Usage

• The scientific name Naja naja is used in formal, biological, and zoological contexts to precisely identify this specific species of cobra.
• It is typically used as a singular, countable noun. The plural form is (scientific names are often treated as invariant) or, more commonly in general English, "Indian cobras."

Examples

• The Naja naja is responsible for a significant number of snakebite fatalities in India.
• Snake charmers have historically used the Indian cobra in their performances.
• Researchers are studying the venom composition of Naja naja.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomy, is the genus, and is the specific epithet. The full binomial name follows the Linnaean system of classification.

Variants and Related Words

• Indian cobra: The common English name for .
• Spectacled cobra: Another common name, derived from the distinctive marking on its hood.
• Naja (genus): The genus that includes all true cobras, such as the monocled cobra () and the Egyptian cobra ().
• Elapid: The family () to which belongs, which includes other venomous snakes like kraits, mambas, and coral snakes.

Synonyms

• Indian cobra
• Spectacled cobra

Related Phrases

• Cobra venom: The toxic secretion produced by snakes of the genus , including .
• Hood display: The defensive behavior where the cobra spreads the skin of its neck, a characteristic action of .

Noun

1. a cobra of tropical Africa and Asia