English Explanatory Dictionary

ophidian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any species of the suborder Serpentes; a snake or serpent.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to the suborder Serpentes; of, related to, or characteristic of a snake or serpent.

Pronunciation

/oʊˈfɪdi.ən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ophidian.wav

Word forms

ophidian ophidians more ophidian most ophidian

Etymology

From Latin ophidia (from Ancient Greek ὄφις (óphis, “snake”)) + -ian.

Synonyms

anguine

Derived words

antiophidian
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