Meaning & use
mamba
A large, highly venomous snake native to sub-Saharan Africa, especially the fast-moving black mamba.
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The black mamba is considered one of the fastest and most venomous snakes in the world.
A green mamba was spotted coiled in the branches of a nearby tree.
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Despite its name, the black mamba is actually gray or brown; it is named for the black color inside its mouth.
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