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Definition of snouted cobra
snouted cobra
Plural:snouted cobras
snouted cobra Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, highly venomous species of cobra native to the savannas and semi-deserts of Southern Africa, characterized by a distinctively large rostral scale on its snout and known for its potent neurotoxic venom.
Example
"The wildlife guide warned the tourists to maintain a safe distance after spotting a snouted cobra basking on the warm rocks."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name references the snake's distinctively large rostral scale (snout). 'Cobra' derives from the Portuguese 'cobra de capelo' (snake with a hood), which ultimately traces back to the Latin 'colubra' (snake).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snouted cobra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snouted cobra