spitting cobra
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spitting cobra
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Having treatments available against both toxins has the potential to enhance the potency of varespladib, and could significantly reduce the long-term morbidity associated with spitting cobra bites in Africa and beyond.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2024
They had been bitten by a highly venomous species of spitting cobra native to Mozambique.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 2022
Instead, the escape artist turned out to be a type of spitting cobra native to Africa.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2021
A monocled cobra, a West African spitting cobra and a timber rattlesnake were found at a home in Cresaptown, state Natural Resources Police said.
From Washington Post • Jul. 24, 2015
His head is shaped like a pear standing on its stem and has two eyes spaced about six inches apart and they are as friendly as those of a spitting cobra irked by hives.
From Operation Earthworm by Archibald, Joe
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