brilslang

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbrɪl.slɑŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: bril‧slang

Noun[edit]

brilslang f (plural brilslangen, diminutive brilslangetje n)

  1. Indian cobra (Naja naja)
    Synonym: cobra