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Meaning of serpent
A long, slender, legless reptile.
Etymology of serpent
The word "serpent" comes from the Old French "serpent", which is derived from the Latin "serpens", meaning "crawler" or "creeping animal", and is related to the verb "serpere", meaning "to crawl" or "to creep".
The Latin "serpens" is also the source of the Greek "herpeton", meaning "crawling animal", and the Sanskrit "sarpat", meaning "snake" or "reptile".
Synonyms
Definitions
- A long, slender, legless reptile, typically having a scaly, elongated body and a forked tongue, that lays eggs and is found in a wide range of habitats, from deserts to rainforests.
- * A symbol or representation of a snake, often used in art, literature, or mythology to convey a particular meaning or idea.
Usage Examples
- The serpent slithered silently through the grass, its forked tongue darting in and out of its mouth as it searched for prey.
- * In ancient mythology, the serpent was often depicted as a symbol of evil or chaos, but it was also revered as a symbol of fertility and renewal.