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Definition of many-banded krait

many-banded krait

Plural:many-banded kraits
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many-banded krait Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A highly venomous species of elapid snake native to central and southern China and Southeast Asia, characterized by its distinctive black and white alternating crossbands.

Example

"Due to its potent neurotoxic venom, the many-banded krait is considered one of the most dangerous snakes in Asia."

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Word Origin & Etymology

The name is a straightforward physical description combined with 'krait', which originated from the Hindi word 'karait', referring to these venomous elapid snakes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Many-banded krait. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/many-banded krait
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