1. A highly venomous snake native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its speed, aggression, and dark grey to brown (not black) coloration
   "The black mamba is considered one of Africa's most dangerous snakes";
   - Dendroaspis polylepis

Derived forms: black mambas

Type of: mamba

Part of: Dendroaspis, genus Dendroaspis

Encyclopedia: Black mamba