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Definition of green mamba
green mamba
Plural:green mambas
• noun
1
Any of several species of highly venomous, fast-moving, arboreal snakes of the genus Dendroaspis native to sub-Saharan Africa, characterized by their slender bodies and bright green scales.
Example
"The wildlife documentary highlighted how the Eastern green mamba expertly navigates the forest canopy in search of prey."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often distinguished from the black mamba; green mambas are highly arboreal (tree-dwelling), generally smaller, and exhibit vivid green coloration, whereas black mambas are primarily terrestrial and usually brown or olive.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Green mamba. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/green%20mamba