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Definition of cape cobra

cape cobra

Plural:cape cobras
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cape cobra Lexical Profile

• noun

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South African A highly venomous species of medium-sized cobra (Naja nivea) native to southern Africa, characterized by its highly potent neurotoxic venom and variable coloration ranging from yellow and copper to dark brown.

Example

"During their hike through the fynbos, they were careful to watch their step to avoid startling a basking Cape cobra."

Word Nuance & Usage

Always written with a capital 'C' for 'Cape' in standard biological and formal contexts, as it refers to the geographic Cape region of South Africa.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cape cobra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cape cobra
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