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Definition of inland taipan

inland taipan

Plural:inland taipans
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Australian A highly venomous elapid snake native to the semi-arid regions of central east Australia, widely recognized as having the most toxic venom of any terrestrial snake species in the world.

Example

"Despite possessing venom toxic enough to kill dozens of adult humans with a single bite, the inland taipan is a reclusive reptile that rarely encounters people."

Word Nuance & Usage

Although frequently referred to historically as the 'fierce snake' due to the extreme toxicity of its venom, the inland taipan actually has a very shy, reclusive disposition and rarely strikes unless heavily provoked.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inland taipan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inland-taipan
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