serpentine
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Tính từ
adjective- 1.
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes.
- 2.
Of, or having attributes associated with, the serpent referred to in the book of Genesis in the Bible, such as craftiness or deceitfulness.
The wily criminal was known for his serpentine behavior.
- 3.
Having the form or shape of a snake.
There are serpentine species of lizards which do not have legs.
Đồng nghĩa: ophidian
- 4.
Curving in alternate directions; sinuous.
The serpentine path through the mountains was narrow and dangerous.
Đồng nghĩa: sinuous, tortuous, winding
- 5.
Pertaining to the serpentine subgroup of minerals.
serpentine soils
Danh từ
noun- 1.
Any of several plants believed to cure snakebites.
- 2.
(historical)An early form of cannon, used in the 16th century.
- 3.
A kind of firework.
- 4.
A coiled distillation tube.
- 5.
(mathematics) Any of several related cubic curves; anguinea
- 6.
(equestrianism) In dressage, a winding walk across on the arena.
- 7.
(mineralogy) Any of several green/brown minerals consisting of magnesium and iron silicates that have similar layered crystal structure, whose appearance somewhat resembles a snake's skin.
- 8.
(geology) An outcrop or region with soil and rock dominated by these minerals.
Động từ
verb- 1.
To serpentize; to turn or bend; to meander.
1813, George Nicholson, The Cambrian Traveller's Guidey There were two little lakes, or rather large pools which stood in the bottom, whence issued a rivulet which serpentined in view for two or three miles, offering a pleasing relief to the eye.
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From Middle English serpentine, from Old French serpentin, from Latin serpentīnus, from serpēns (serpent), equivalent to serpent + -ine.