Cobriform

/ˈkoʊbrɪˌfɔrm/ adjective

Definition

Shaped like or resembling a cobra; cobra-like in form or appearance.

Etymology

From Latin 'cobra' (originally from Portuguese 'cobra de capello' meaning hooded snake) plus Latin '-form' meaning shaped like.

Kelly Says

Animals that look 'cobriform'—like some non-venomous snakes or even the frilled lizard—often evolved their cobra-like appearance through mimicry, tricking predators into thinking they're dangerous when they're not.

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