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Definition of indian krait
indian krait
Plural:Indian kraits
indian krait Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A highly venomous species of elapid snake native to the forests and agricultural lands of the Indian subcontinent, characterized by its smooth, glossy bluish-black body with thin white crossbands, and recognized as one of the 'big four' snakes responsible for the most human snakebites in South Asia.
Example
"Because it is highly active at night, the Indian krait is responsible for many nocturnal snakebites in rural communities."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
The word 'Indian' denotes its native geographic range, while 'krait' derives from the Hindi word 'karait' (करैत), a term used for this particular type of venomous snake.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indian krait. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indian krait