ophidian
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ophidian
- /oʊˈfɪdi.ən/
Rhymes with -ɪdiən
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From Latin ophidia (from Ancient Greek ὄφις (óphis, “snake”)) + -ian.
noun ophidians
- Any species of the suborder Serpentes; a snake or serpent. Vertebral structure is critical for the identification of fossil snakes, because vertebrae are among the most easily fossilized parts of ophidians.
adjective more ophidian · most ophidian
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Of or pertaining to the suborder Serpentes; of, related to, or characteristic of a snake or serpent.
The ophidian beast began to glow eerily, and Aaron could discern a fine webwork of veins and capillaries running throughout the creature's body.
Similar: anguine
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adj of or pertaining to Serpentes
| Español | ofídico |
|---|---|
| Português | ofídico |
| Français | ophidien |
| Русский | змееви́дный zmejevídnyj, змееподо́бный zmejepodóbnyj |
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title = {ophidian},
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