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Definition of krait

krait

/kraɪt/
krait
Plural:kraits
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• noun

1

Any of several highly venomous elapid snakes of the genus Bungarus, native to South and Southeast Asia, typically characterized by a prominent ridge along the spine and striking crossbands of black and white or yellow.

Example

"The common krait is widely considered one of the most dangerous snakes in India due to its highly potent neurotoxic venom and tendency to seek shelter inside rural homes."

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• Rhymes for krait

• Nearby Words

kowari
kowtow
koyukuk
krait
krakatoa
kraken
krakow

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Hindi word 'karait', referring specifically to this group of venomous snakes native to the Indian subcontinent.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Krait. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/krait
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