noun
- plural of cobra; venomous snakes with expandable neck hoods, found mainly in Africa and Asia
Examples
- The zoo’s reptile house features several species of cobras.
- King cobras are among the longest venomous snakes in the world.
- The snake charmer performed with trained cobras in the market square.
- Cobras spread their hoods when they feel threatened.
- Indian cobras are responsible for many snakebite deaths each year.
- The documentary showed cobras hunting in their natural habitat.