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serpent

/ˈsɜːpənt/
Meanings
  • noun

    A long, flexible reptile, typically having a long, narrow body, and able to move sinuously or constrict itself.

    - "The serpent in the garden tempted Eve with an apple."
    - "The snake charmer used a flute to control the serpent."
    - "The serpent is a common symbol in many religions and mythologies."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsɝpənt/



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Rhymes
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wreath , breath , death , reath , weath , leth
Variants
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serpent , serpents , Serpent's Mouth , sea serpent , sea serpents
Etymology
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Old English sefan, serpent; related to seofon 'seven'. The serpent is often associated with the number seven in various mythologies and symbolisms.

Trivia
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  1. The longest snake ever recorded was a reticulated python named Green Anaconda, which measured 32 feet and 8 inches long.

  2. The serpent is one of the oldest symbols known to humanity, dating back to at least 4000 BCE.

  3. The serpent is often depicted as having a forked tongue, which is actually a misconception. Most snakes have a single, grooved tongue that they use to taste their prey.

  4. The serpent is a common motif in heraldry, where it represents power, strength, and royalty.

  5. The serpent is a common motif in alchemy, where it represents transformation and rebirth.

  6. The serpent is a common motif in various religions and mythologies, including Christianity, Hinduism, and ancient Egypt.

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  1. snake: Serpent is a type of snake. All snakes are serpents, but not all serpents are snakes. Snakes are a suborder of squamate reptiles.

  2. cobra: A venomous snake with hooded head and distinctive markings. It is a type of elapid snake.

  3. anaconda: A large, heavy-bodied snake that can be found in South America. It is the largest snake in the world.

Culture
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The serpent has been used as a symbol in various cultures and religions throughout history. In Christianity, the serpent is often associated with Satan and temptation. In Hinduism, the serpent is a sacred symbol of Shiva and represents regeneration and protection. In ancient Egypt, the serpent was a symbol of royalty and divine power. In Greek mythology, the serpent was sometimes depicted as a dragon or a sea monster.

How to Memorize "serpent"

  1. visualize

    - Close your eyes and imagine a long, slithering creature with a forked tongue. Visualize the way it moves, sinuously and gracefully.
    - Imagine the texture of its scales, rough or smooth. Visualize the color of its skin, whether it is bright and vibrant or dull and muted.
    - Visualize the way its eyes move, darting back and forth as it searches for prey.

  2. associate

    - Associate the serpent with the number seven. Remember that serpents are long and flexible, like a coiled rope.
    - Associate the serpent with temptation and deceit. Remember that serpents are often venomous and dangerous.
    - Associate the serpent with royalty and power. Remember that serpents are often associated with the gods and goddesses.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the sentence: 'Slimy, sinuous, seven-segmented serpent.'
    - Remember the phrase: 'Serpents slither, snakes don't.'
    - Remember the acronym: 'Seven sinuous serpents slither silently.'

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