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Definition of egyptian cobra

egyptian cobra

Plural:egyptian cobras
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1

A large, highly venomous species of elapid snake (Naja haje) native to various regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, characterized by a prominent hood and historically associated with ancient Egyptian royalty.

Example

"Ancient artifacts often depict the pharaoh wearing a uraeus, a stylized, upright form of an Egyptian cobra, as a symbol of sovereignty and divine authority."

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egiin
egret
egypt
egyptian cobra
egyptian tortoise
eichhornia
eider

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Egyptian cobra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/egyptian%20cobra
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