noun
mamba
MAM-buh
noun
1
Any of several highly venomous tree-dwelling snakes native to Africa, of the genus Dendroaspis.
"The black mamba is one of the fastest and most venomous snakes in the world."
How to Use Mamba
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dangerous, fast-moving venomous African snake — the black mamba is the best-known species.
Word Forms
mambas plural
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Etymology
From Zulu ímâmba, ultimately from a Proto-Bantu root.