indian cobra
indian cobra Lexical Profile
• noun
A highly venomous species of snake native to the Indian subcontinent, distinguished by its ability to flare its neck ribs into a hood that typically bears a spectacle-shaped mark.
"Because it is responsible for a significant number of snakebites across South Asia, the Indian cobra is considered a medically important species."
A moderately sized elapid snake found in forests, plains, and agricultural lands of South Asia, highly revered in regional culture and mythology.
"During traditional festivals, the Indian cobra is often celebrated and associated with the Hindu deity Shiva."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The term combines 'Indian', referring to its native habitat on the Indian subcontinent, with 'cobra', derived from the Portuguese 'cobra de capelo' (snake with a hood), which originates from the Latin 'colubra' (snake).