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mamba (mäm′bə)

noun

any of a genus (Dendroaspis) of extremely poisonous, elapine, African tree snakes similar to the cobras but not hooded; esp., a long, green E African snake (D. angusticeps)

Etymology: Zulu imamba

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mamba Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • black: The black mamba is the most deadly snake in the world.

Modifies a noun

  • venom: In some circles it is held that if you are injected with a full dose of mamba venom, you do not recover.
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