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ophiophagus

/ˌɒ.fiˈɒ.fə.ɡəs/

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noun

/ˌɒ.fiˈɒ.fə.ɡəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к роду ядовитых змей, в частности к королевской кобре, известной своими размерами и характерным капюшоном.

A proper noun referring to a genus of venomous snakes, specifically the king cobra, which is known for its size and distinctive hood.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A genus of venomous snakes in the family Elapidae, containing the single species Ophiophagus hannah, known as the king cobra, which is the world's longest venomous snake.

    ruКоролевская кобра

    • The Ophiophagus hannah is revered and feared in many parts of Asia.
    • Researchers study the venom of Ophiophagus for potential medical applications.
    • The Ophiophagus is known for its distinctive hood and potent neurotoxic venom.

    Synonymshamadryadking cobra

Forms
  • ophiophaguses plural form
  • ophiophaguses' possessive plural form
  • ophiophagus's possessive singular form