serpentine

Meanings

• adjective

  A long, flexible, sinuous structure or form, typically one that is curved and twisting.

  - "The serpentine river winds its way through the mountains."
  - "The dancer moved with a serpentine grace."

• noun

  A large, venomous snake.

  - "The explorer was bitten by a venomous serpent."
  - "The serpentine snake slithered away into the bushes."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɚːpəntaɪn/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈsɝːpəntaɪn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ophidian , sinuous , tortuous , winding

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with serpentine
serene , germaine , marine

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Variants

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serpentine , serpentinely , serpentines

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Etymology

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From the Latin serpens, meaning 'creeping thing' or 'snake'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'serpentine' is also used to describe a type of metamorphic rock.

2. The serpent was a common symbol in many ancient cultures, including Egypt, Rome, and China.

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Related Concepts

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1. sinuous: Related to winding or curving in a serpentine manner.

2. flexible: Able to bend or curve easily.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, the serpent was a symbol of wisdom and renewal, and the caduceus, a staff entwined by two serpents, was a symbol of healing and medicine.

How to Memorize "serpentine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, curved snake or a winding river to help remember the meaning of serpentine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a snake or a curved shape.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Slimy reptiles slither swiftly' to remember the spelling of serpentine.

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