Mamba: meaning, definitions and examples

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mamba

 

[ หˆmษ‘หmbษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

snake species

The mamba is a highly venomous snake found in sub-Saharan Africa. It is part of the family Elapidae and is known for its speed and agility. There are four species of mambas: the black mamba, the green mamba, the eastern green mamba, and the western green mamba. Black mambas are particularly notorious for their potent venom, which can be fatal if not treated promptly. These snakes are often solitary and can be quite aggressive when threatened.

Synonyms

reptile, serpent

Examples of usage

  • The black mamba is one of the deadliest snakes in the world.
  • While hiking in Africa, we encountered a green mamba basking in the sun.
  • Park rangers are trained to deal with mamba species due to their dangerous nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "mamba" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mamba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฎเฅเคฌเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mamba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mamba

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะผะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mamba

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒณใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mamba

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mamba

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mamba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง˜๋ฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู…ุจุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mamba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mamba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ผๅทด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mamba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mamba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะผะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mamba

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mamba

Etymology

The word 'mamba' originates from the Zulu language of South Africa, where it refers to a certain species of snake. The term gained prominence in English usage in the 19th century as European naturalists began to describe and categorize various species of snakes in Africa. The black mamba was specifically noted for its aggressive behavior and potent venom, which contributed to the snake's lore and reputation in popular culture. Over time, the term has come to encompass various species within the genus Dendroaspis, influencing both scientific nomenclature and colloquial usage.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,334, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.