noun
mamba
MAM-buh
Mamba (noun) means any of several highly venomous tree-dwelling snakes native to Africa, of the genus Dendroaspis. Example: “The black mamba is one of the fastest and most venomous snakes in the world.”
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Any of several highly venomous tree-dwelling snakes native to Africa, of the genus Dendroaspis.
"The black mamba is one of the fastest and most venomous snakes in the world."
How to use mamba
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dangerous, fast-moving venomous African snake — the black mamba is the best-known species.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mambas
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Etymology
From Zulu ímâmba, ultimately from a Proto-Bantu root.
Rhymes for mamba
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What does “mamba” mean?
The word “mamba” means any of several highly venomous tree-dwelling snakes native to Africa, of the genus Dendroaspis. In plain terms, a dangerous, fast-moving venomous African snake — the black mamba is the best-known species.
How do you pronounce “mamba”?
“Mamba” is pronounced MAM-buh (/ˈmæmbə/ in IPA).
How do you use “mamba” in a sentence?
Here is “mamba” used in a sentence: “The black mamba is one of the fastest and most venomous snakes in the world.”
What part of speech is “mamba”?
“Mamba” is a noun.
