Noun: elapid e-lu-pid
- Venomous snake family found in warmer regions, characterized by fixed front fangs; includes cobras and coral snakes
"Many elapids have potent neurotoxic venom";
- elapid snake
Derived forms: elapids
Type of: ophidian, serpent, snake
Part of: Elapidae, family Elapidae
Encyclopedia: Elapid