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Naja naja

Naja naja

9.8
A venomous cobra from India and nearby countries that spreads a hood when threatened
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • A Naja naja can be easily recognized by the distinctive hood it spreads when threatened.

Examples

  • The venom of Naja naja has been studied for its potential medicinal uses.

  • During his research trip to India, Dr. Singh observed a Naja naja in its natural habitat.

  • The Naja naja is known for its distinctive hood.

  • Have you ever seen a Naja naja in the wild?

  • The Naja naja is often feared for its potent venom and striking appearance.

  • While hiking in the jungle, I was thrilled to spot a Naja naja coiled near a rock.

  • The expert demonstrated how to safely handle a Naja naja during the wildlife seminar.

Synonyms

Indian cobra
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  • Indian
6.1

A dangerous snake from India with a hood that can kill people

is the scientific name used formally for the same species

Surface Forms

Naja naja singular
Naja najas plural

Morphology

Naja + Naja

This is a scientific binomial (tautonym) where the repeated genus name indicates a particular species of the genus Naja, so a learner who knows 'Naja' can infer it refers to a snake in that genus. However, identifying the exact species or the common name 'Indian cobra' requires knowledge of taxonomic naming conventions and world knowledge, so the meaning is only partially predictable from the constituents.

Etymology

The name Naja naja comes from an old South Asian word for 'snake', and the repeat of Naja (like saying 'snake snake') was a simple way to clearly name this animal. That's why Naja naja is the scientific name for the Indian cobra.