krait

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Noun krait has 1 sense

krait - brightly colored venomous but nonaggressive snake of southeastern Asia and Malay peninsula
--₁ is a kind of elapid, elapid snake
--₁ is a member of Bungarus, genus Bungarus
--₁ has particulars: banded krait, banded adder, Bungarus fasciatus

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Krait

Noun (1)

Definition: A highly venomous snake belonging to the Elapidae family, commonly found in Asia and known for its distinctive color patterns.

Sample Sentence: The krait slithered silently through the grass, its black and white bands warning potential predators of its lethal venom.

Noun (2)

Definition: Any of several small, nonvenomous snakes found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, known for their nocturnal and secretive habits.

Sample Sentence: The boys were excited to discover a krait in their garden, although they knew it wasn't dangerous like its venomous counterpart.

Adjective

Definition: Referring to something popular or well-known within a specific community or region.

Sample Sentence: The local band's krait song became a massive hit, playing on every radio station and even at parties.