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Definition of coastal taipan
coastal taipan
Plural:coastal taipans
• noun
1
Australian A large, highly venomous elapid snake (Oxyuranus scutellatus) native to the coastal regions of northern and eastern Australia and the island of New Guinea, known for its extreme toxicity, speed, and agility.
Example
"The coastal taipan is considered one of the most dangerous snakes in the world due to the extreme potency of its venom and its readiness to strike when threatened."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coastal taipan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coastal%20taipan