cobra

co-bra · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A venomous snake of Africa and Asia that can spread the skin of its neck into a hood when threatened.

  2. 2.

    Used in various brand names and code names.

Forms

plural: cobras

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    king cobra — the largest venomous snake
  • •
    spitting cobra — a cobra that can spit venom at attackers
  • •
    cobra pose — a yoga position

Related words

See also: python, snake, venom, viper
Synonyms: serpent, snake

Etymology

From Portuguese "cobra de capelo" meaning "hooded snake," from Latin "colubra" meaning snake.