Asian coral snake
- noun
- /ˈeɪʒən ˈkɔrəl sneɪk/
- Indian
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serpiente de coral asiática
- Though beautiful, the Asian coral snake should be avoided due to its potent bite.
Examples
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The Asian coral snake is renowned for its vivid red, yellow, and black bands.
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Scientists have studied the venom of the Asian coral snake for potential medical applications.
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The Asian coral snake is known for its vibrant colors.
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Have you ever seen an Asian coral snake in the wild?
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The Asian coral snake is renowned for its vivid red, yellow, and black bands.
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Though beautiful, the Asian coral snake should be avoided due to its potent bite.
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Scientists have studied the venom of the Asian coral snake for potential medical applications.
Synonyms
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A small venomous snake with red, yellow, and black bands that has a deadly bite
A group of small brightly colored venomous snakes from Asia
A small very poisonous Asian snake with bright colors
A venomous snake from Asia, Africa, or Australia with bright bands
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: 'Asian' gives the geographic origin, 'coral' describes a property or association (colour/pattern) and 'snake' names the animal, so a learner who knows those words can infer 'a snake from Asia with coral-like coloration/association'. This noun‑noun compound follows common cross‑linguistic patterns for naming species, making it transparent to B1 learners.
Etymology
Asian coral snake gets its name from its bright bands: the word coral was used because the red and yellow rings look like pieces of sea coral, and Asian shows where it lives. That's why the name tells you it is a dangerous, 'venomous' snake.