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Definition of black mamba

black mamba

Plural:black mambas
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A large, fast-moving, and highly venomous elapid snake native to the savannas and rocky hills of sub-Saharan Africa, notable for its olive to gray coloration and the distinctively ink-black interior of its mouth.

Example

"During the wildlife documentary, the biologist carefully demonstrated how the black mamba uses its speed to navigate the dense African brush."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although the name implies a black exterior, the snake's scales typically range from olive to grayish-brown; the name refers strictly to the ink-black interior of its mouth, which it exposes when threatened.

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Black mamba. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/black-mamba
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