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Definition of mali cobra
mali cobra
Plural:mali cobras
mali cobra Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A species of venomous spitting cobra native to the savannas and Sahel regions of West Africa, including the country of Mali, known for its solid brown coloration and ability to spray venom defensively.
Example
"During the herpetological survey in Senegal, the researchers safely documented a juvenile Mali cobra sheltering beneath a fallen acacia branch."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for mali cobraWord Origin & Etymology
Named after the West African country of Mali, which encompasses part of its native range, combined with 'cobra', from Portuguese 'cobra de capello' (snake with a hood), ultimately derived from the Latin 'colubra' (snake).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mali cobra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mali cobra