brilslang

Dutch

Etymology

From bril (“spectacles, glasses”) +‎ slang (“snake”), on account of the resemblance with the shape of the black marking on its collar.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbrɪl.slɑŋ/

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• Hyphenation: bril‧slang

Noun

brilslang f (plural brilslangen, diminutive brilslangetje n)

1. Indian cobra (Naja naja)

   Synonym: cobra