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egyptian cobra

/ɪˈdʒɪpʃən ˈkoʊbrə/

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/ɪˈdʒɪpʃən ˈkoʊbrə/C1formalscientific
  • ruЯдовитый вид змей (Naja haje), обитающий в Северной Африке и на Ближнем Востоке, известный своим капюшоном и сильным нейротоксическим ядом.

A venomous snake species (Naja haje) native to North Africa and the Middle East, known for its hood and potent neurotoxic venom.

  1. C1formal

    A highly venomous snake species (Naja haje) native to North Africa, known for its hood and potent neurotoxic venom.

    ruЯдовитый вид змей

    • The Egyptian cobra is often found near water sources in the desert.
    • Cleopatra is famously rumored to have used an Egyptian cobra for her suicide.
    • The Egyptian cobra's venom can cause respiratory failure in its prey.