Ular hitam

from indonesia

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noun
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From indonesia

Definition

A black snake with a spoon-like body shape

Etymology

A noun phrase consisting of 'ular' and 'hitam' (from Old Malay 'itum'). It refers specifically to the spitting cobra (Naja sputatrix) in the Indonesian archipelago, named for its contrasting dark pigmentation and its distinctive neck shape when threatened.

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