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rinkhals

Pronunciation: /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'

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