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Definition of egyptian cobra
egyptian cobra
Plural:egyptian cobras
• noun
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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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