Cobra (noun)

A venomous snake found in Africa and Asia, characterized by the ability to raise the front of its body into a hood when threatened.

Origin:

From portuguese, meaning "snake".

Examples:

1. The cobra's venom can cause paralysis and death.
2. The cobra is a common symbol in ancient Egyptian culture.
3. The king cobra is the largest venomous snake in the world.
4. The Indian cobra is also known as the spectacled cobra.
5. The cobra's hood can be used to intimidate predators and rivals.