rinkhalsPronunciation: /ˈrɪŋkhals/ (also ringhals)Definition of rinkhals noun a large nocturnal spitting cobra of southern Africa, with one or two white rings across the throat. Hemachatus haemachatus, family Elapidae Origin: late 18th century: from Afrikaans rinkhals, from ring 'ring' + hals 'neck'rinkhals in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of rinkhals in the US English dictionary