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Definition of philippine cobra
philippine cobra
Plural:Philippine cobras
philippine cobra Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A highly venomous, stocky species of spitting cobra native to the northern regions of the Philippines, recognized for its potent neurotoxic venom and its ability to accurately spit venom at perceived threats.
Example
"The herpetologist maintained a safe distance while observing the defensive hooding posture of the Philippine cobra in its natural habitat."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Philippine cobra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/philippine cobra