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Naja

Naja

9.5
A group of venomous snakes found in Africa and Asia that have a hood
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Some species of Naja can deliver a potentially lethal bite if provoked.

Examples

  • In many cultures, the Naja symbolizes power and danger due to its potent venom.

  • You have a Hoarder Spider in there, some golems, some demons, a naja, and even a little 'Frogboy.'

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  • The Naja is known for its impressive hood that expands when threatened.

Synonyms

cobra
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A large venomous snake that spreads the skin on its neck into a hood when threatened

refers to the taxonomic group rather than a single hooded snake
genus Naja
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  • Specialized
9.9

A group of venomous snakes that live in Africa and Asia, like cobras

is the identical taxonomic concept but written in a shorter form

Compounds

genus Naja
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of venomous snakes that live in Africa and Asia, like cobras

Naja haje
  • Specialized
9.9

A large venomous cobra from Africa often shown on ancient Egyptian crowns

Naja hannah
  • Specialized
9.9

A very large venomous snake called the king cobra that lives in Southeast Asia

Naja naja
  • Specialized
9.8

A venomous cobra from India and nearby countries that spreads a hood when threatened

Naja nigricollis
  • Specialized
9.9

A dangerous African cobra that spits venom into eyes and can cause blindness

Surface Forms

Naja singular
Najas plural

Etymology

Naja comes from an old Indian word nāga, which means 'snake' or 'serpent'. That's why Naja is the scientific name for the true cobras, a group of snakes known for their hood.