Serpent: meaning, definitions and examples

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serpent

 

[ หˆsษœหrpษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dangerous creature

A long, limbless reptile that can be venomous or non-venomous. Serpents are often associated with danger and deception in various mythologies and religions.

Synonyms

cobra, python, snake

Examples of usage

  • The serpent slithered through the grass, its tongue flicking out to taste the air.
  • In many ancient cultures, the serpent was a symbol of transformation and rebirth.
Context #2 | Noun

symbol of evil

In Christian tradition, the serpent is often seen as a symbol of temptation and evil due to its role in the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

Synonyms

Satan, devil, evil spirit

Examples of usage

  • The serpent tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden.
  • The devil is often depicted as a serpent in Christian art.
Context #3 | Noun

curving shape

A long, winding and curving shape resembling the body of a serpent. This term is often used in architecture and design.

Synonyms

curving, meandering, winding

Examples of usage

  • The pathway through the garden formed a serpent-like curve around the fountain.
  • The serpentine design of the bridge added elegance to the structure.

Translations

Translations of the word "serpent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น serpente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlange

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ular

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ…ลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒ“ (hebi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท serpent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ serpiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑlan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฑ€ (baem)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุนุจุงู† (thuสฟbฤn)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ had

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ had

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่›‡ (shรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kaฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรกkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (gveli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ilan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ serpiente

Etymology

The word 'serpent' has its origins in Old French and Latin, derived from the Latin word 'serpens' meaning 'creeping thing'. It has been used in various mythologies and religious texts to symbolize different concepts such as danger, temptation, and transformation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,006, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.