1. a venomous snake of the family Elapidae, which includes cobras, mambas, and coral snakes
Usage: zoology

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the family Elapidae
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The king cobra is one of the largest elapids in the world.
• Elapid snakes are characterized by fixed fangs at the front of the mouth.
• Many elapid species are found in tropical and subtropical regions.
• The black mamba is a highly venomous elapid native to Africa.
• Coral snakes are elapids that display bright warning colors.
• Elapid venom is typically neurotoxic, affecting the nervous system.