Examples of cobra in a Sentence
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Word History
Portuguese cobra (de capello), literally, hooded snake, from Latin colubra snake
1802, in the meaning defined above
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“Cobra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobra. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
cobra
nounfrom Portuguese cobra (de capello) "snake (with a hood)," from Latin colubra "snake"
Medical Definition
cobra
nounLegal Definition
COBRA
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Nglish: Translation of cobra for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about cobra
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