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Definition of mamba

mamba

/ˈmɑːmbə/
mam · ba
Plural:mambas
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• noun

1

Any of several highly venomous, fast-moving, and aggressive snakes of the genus Dendroaspis, native to sub-Saharan Africa, recognized by their slender bodies and highly potent neurotoxic venom.

Example

"The guide warned the tourists to stay on the cleared path to avoid startling a green mamba in the dense foliage."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the mid-19th century from Zulu 'imamba', referring specifically to these venomous African snakes.

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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 Mamba. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mamba
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