taipan
1
9.9
- noun
- /ˈtaɪpæn/
- Australian
:
taipán
- One of the occupants spilled out, an inland taipan, the world's deadliest snake.
- the inland taipan
Like you had pythons, venomous red bellied snakes and eastern Browns, the second most lethal on the planet after the inland taipan.
- Like you had pythons, venomous red bellied snakes and eastern Browns, the second most lethal on the planet after the inland taipan.
Examples
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lt's a school for taipans.
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You'll find somebody else... some Hong Kong taipan with a villa on The Peak... and money in the bank.
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One taipan is the Tai-Pan... Captain Brock.
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i'm going to show you destiny's gift to taipan.
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Brock and Son will be the taipans.
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We're all taipans.
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On behalf of the Noble House... of which i be the immodest taipan... - [ All Chuckling ]
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The taipan is known for its potent venom and is often considered one of the most dangerous snakes in the world.
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While hiking in Australia, I was warned about the presence of the taipan in the area.
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The taipan's bite can be fatal if not treated quickly with the correct antivenom.
Synonyms
A large snake from northern Australia called the coastal taipan whose bite can kill people
A very venomous snake from Australia and New Guinea, like the taipan
How Venomous
- Australian
1
9.9
- Specialized
- US
5
8.5
- US
4
3.8
Surface Forms
Etymology
Taipan comes from an Aboriginal language of northeastern Australia, where people used it as a 'local name for a dangerous snake'. That's why in English taipan is used for the very large, highly venomous snake found there.