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Definition of cobra

cobra

/ˈkoʊ.brə/
co · bra
Plural:cobras
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cobra Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A highly venomous elapid snake native to Africa and Asia, known for its ability to flatten its neck into a distinctive hood when threatened.

Example

"The wildlife photographer slowly backed away when he saw the king cobra rear up and spread its hood."

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• Rhymes for cobra

• Nearby Words

cobb salad
cobbler
cobia
cobra
coca
coca river
coccothrinax

Word Origin & Etymology

From Portuguese 'cobra de capelo' meaning 'snake with a hood', derived from the Latin 'colubra' meaning 'snake' or 'serpent'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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