OPHIOPHAGUS

Ophiophagus, genus Ophiophagus

(noun) king cobra

Source: WordNet® 3.1


O`phi*oph"a*gus, n. Etym: [NL. See Ophiophagous.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A genus of venomous East Indian snakes, which feed on other snakes. Ophiophagus elaps is said to be the largest and most deadly of poisonous snakes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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UNMARRIED

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