COBRAS Meaning and
Definition
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Cobras refer to a group of venomous snakes primarily found in Asia and Africa known for their iconic hooded appearance. They are part of the Elapidae family and are characterized by their distinct flattened, wide necks that can spread into a hood when they feel threatened. This hood display is accompanied by a hissing sound produced by the snake, serving as an intimidation tactic to ward off potential predators or threats.
The term "cobras" is often used to specifically refer to members of the genus Naja, which includes several species such as the Indian cobra (Naja naja), the king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah), and the spitting cobras (Naja sputatrix and Naja siamensis). These snakes possess a potent neurotoxic venom that they deliver through their fangs, rendering them dangerous to both humans and animals.
Cobras are highly adaptable and can inhabit a variety of environments, from forests and grasslands to deserts and swamps. They are carnivorous predators that primarily feed on small mammals, birds, lizards, and other snakes. Despite their venomous nature, cobras play a crucial role in maintaining balanced ecosystems by controlling populations of their prey.
In addition to their renowned appearance and venomous nature, cobras also hold cultural and mythical significance in many regions, particularly in parts of Asia. They are often associated with legends and religious beliefs and feature prominently in folklore, art, and literature.
Common Misspellings for COBRAS
Etymology of COBRAS
The word "cobra" is derived from the Portuguese word "cobra de capelo" or "snake with hood", which was later shortened to "cobra". The Portuguese term itself was influenced by the Latin word "colubra", meaning "snake", and the Sanskrit word "copera", which refers to a large, venomous snake. Thus, the etymology of the word "cobras" traces back to various ancient languages and their respective terms for this particular snake species.
Similar spelling words for COBRAS
- cuppers,
- coappears,
- CPRSI,
- Couperose,
- kebars,
- wicket-keepers,
- cabries,
- CB1RS,
- lock-keepers,
- caprese,
- copreus,
- coopers,
- copperise,
- cuproso-,
- gyppers,
- caporaso,
- kyparissia,
- capoeiras,
- Cowper's,
- Copros,
- cobra,
- capresso,
- kuypers,
- capirossi,
- Capricia,
- CAPRISA,
- cooperies,
- door-keepers,
- gibbers,
- copper's,
- cooper's,
- gawpers,
- kobresia,
- peace-keepers,
- CPRIS,
- CPRS,
- guayaberas,
- Cuprose,
- caprice,
- kypreos,
- coprahs,
- gappers,
- koperasi,
- cuprous,
- couperus,
- Capreece,
- CABRIS,
- gopers,
- keepers,
- WCBRS,
- CAPRIS,
- GBROOS,
- CAPERS,
- kueppers,
- guipures,
- capparaceae,
- goburras,
- caparros,
- CBRS,
- kibris,
- cabrios,
- Kyprios,
- coppers,
- cabers,
- KIPPERS,
- jura-capresso,
- gabbros,
- CPRSA,
- HCPAIRS,
- CAAPIRS,
- Cowberries,
- Caprise,
- koppers,
- quippers,
- kuipers,
- time-keepers,
- CBERS,
- CAPARS,
- kapparos,
- kypros,
- koppers',
- bee-keepers,
- kabars,
- Caparezza,
- capri's,
- photo-copiers,
- HKBRAS,
- gibers,
- kupres,
- cobbers,
- Coprose,
- cabarrus,
- coupers,
- kyburz,
- CPWROS,
- copperize,
- CBARS,
- goobers,
- gobryas,
- Capres,
- gopuras,
- capueras,
- capros,
- keypress,
- gaupers,
- copperahs,
- Gibaros,
- guebers,
- koupreys,
- coupures,
- Cowper’s,
- GEBURUS,
- Copperas,
- CPWRS,
- GPRS,
- Cupreous,
- Kapricia,
- cuypers,
- cuprase,
- Coopers',
- cubers,
- kbars,
- Kippurs,
- geburs,
- Kaprice,
- caparas,
- gapers,
- capparis,
- box-keeperess,
- coppras,
- cappers,
- gabbers,
- copiers,
- cabras,
- cores.
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