Definition

A type of snake found in Africa that can spit venom at its enemies, potentially causing blindness.

Example

The ringhals is known for its ability to spit venom when threatened.

Conversation

Did you hear about the ringhals snake that was spotted in the park?

Yeah, I read that it can spit venom at people!

That sounds terrifying! Imagine getting hit in the eyes by a ringhals.

Right? I would definitely keep my distance from that snake.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'ringhals' comes from Dutch 'ringhals', which means 'ring neck'. It is a compound of 'ring' (meaning a circular band) and 'hals' (meaning neck). The term refers to a type of snake known for its distinctive ring around the neck.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'ring' around the 'neck' — that's why 'ringhals' describes a snake with a ringed neck.

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