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ophidian
CIDE DICTIONARY
ophidian, n. [Cf. F. ophidien.].
One of the Ophidia; a snake or serpent. [1913 Webster]
ophidian, a. [Cf. F. ophidien.].
Of or pertaining to the Ophidia ; belonging to serpents. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
ophidian, n. & adj.
--n. any reptile of the suborder Serpentes (formerly Ophidia), including snakes.
--adj.
1 of or relating to this group.
2 snakelike.
--n. any reptile of the suborder Serpentes (formerly Ophidia), including snakes.
--adj.
1 of or relating to this group.
2 snakelike.
Etymology
mod.L Ophidia f. Gk ophis snake
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