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Definition of mali cobra

mali cobra

Plural:mali cobras
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mali cobra Lexical Profile

• noun

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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."

Word 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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