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Noun: elapid  e-lu-pid
  1. 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