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Definition of banded krait

banded krait

Plural:banded kraits
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banded krait Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A highly venomous elapid snake (Bungarus fasciatus) native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, easily recognized by its prominent, alternating black and yellow crossbands and a distinct ridge along its spine.

Example

"While hiking near the wetlands in Thailand, the researcher was cautious to avoid the banded krait, known for its potent neurotoxic venom."

• Nearby Words

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bandicoot
bandung

Word Origin & Etymology

The term 'banded' describes the snake's distinctive colored rings. 'Krait' derives from the Hindi word 'karait' (करैत), historically used on the Indian subcontinent to denote this type of highly venomous elapid snake.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Banded krait. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/banded krait
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