<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A highly venomous snake, <em>Hemachatus haemachatus</em>, of southern Africa, related to the cobras.</li><li>Characterized by one to three light-colored bands across its throat.</li><li>Notable for its ability to accurately spit its venom up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) away.</li></ul>