Meaning of the word elapid in English
What does elapid mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
elapid
US /ˈɛl.ə.pɪd/
UK /ˈel.ə.pɪd/
Noun
any of various venomous snakes of the family Elapidae, typically having a small, fixed fangs at the front of the mouth, including cobras, mambas, and coral snakes.
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The black mamba is a highly venomous elapid found in Africa.
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Coral snakes are colorful elapids known for their distinctive banding patterns.
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Adjective
of or relating to snakes of the family Elapidae
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The researcher specialized in elapid venom composition.
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Many elapid species are found in Australia.