spitting cobra
spit co·bra
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [spit koh-bruh]
- /spɪt ˈkoʊ brə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [spit koh-bruh]
- /spɪt ˈkoʊ brə/
Definitions of spitting cobra words
- noun spitting cobra any cobra or cobralike snake, especially the ringhals, that sprays venom at the eyes of approaching animals. 1
- noun spitting cobra any of various cobras, esp. the ringhals and a small, black-necked African cobra (Naja nigricollis), that spray jets of venom at the eyes of an aggressor 0
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Origin of spitting cobra
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10
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Parts of speech for Spitting cobra
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spitting cobra popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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