Meaning of the word "king cobra" in English

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king cobra

US /ˌkɪŋ ˈkoʊ.brə/
UK /ˌkɪŋ ˈkoʊ.brə/
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Noun

1.

a large, highly venomous snake (Ophiophagus hannah) of the cobra family, found in Southeast Asia and India, known for its ability to raise a significant portion of its body off the ground and its diet of other snakes.

Example:
The king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake.
A bite from a king cobra can be fatal if not treated immediately.
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