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Definition of common krait

common krait

Plural:common kraits
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common krait Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A highly venomous elapid snake species native to the Indian subcontinent, characterized by a glossy black or bluish-black body with thin white crossbands, widely recognized as one of the 'big four' species responsible for the majority of human snakebites in South Asia.

Example

"Because of its nocturnal habits and tendency to enter houses to seek warmth or prey, the common krait poses a significant medical hazard in rural Indian villages."

• Nearby Words

common garter snake
common grackle
common kingsnake
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common lancehead
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Word Origin & Etymology

The word 'common' comes from the Latin 'communis' (shared, general). The word 'krait' is derived from the Hindi word 'karait' (करैत), referencing this specific group of venomous snakes in South Asia.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Common krait. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/common krait
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