Cobra

/ˈkoʊ.brə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A venomous snake of the family Elapidae, known for its hood, found in Africa and Asia.

The cobra raised its hood, preparing to strike.

Various species of snakes characterized by their ability to expand their throats and produce a threatening display.

In India, the cobra is often found in fields and gardens.

A member of the genus Naja, which includes many of the world's most dangerous snakes.

The king cobra is the largest venomous snake in the world.

A term sometimes used informally to refer to any large, dangerous snake.

While hiking, we encountered a large cobra basking in the sun.

From Portuguese 'cobra de capelo', meaning 'snake with a hood'.

cobra effect:

An unintended consequence of an attempted solution, usually making the problem worse.

cobra pose:

A yoga position that resembles the raised head of a cobra.

A term for someone who is sly or manipulative.

Don’t trust him; he’s a real cobra in business.

Referring to a sneaky or underhanded tactic.

He pulled a cobra move by backstabbing his colleagues.