Serpentine: meaning, definitions and examples
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serpentine
[ ˈsɜː.pən.taɪn ]
green gemstone
Serpentine is a green mineral that is often used as a gemstone. It is typically found in serpentinite rocks and is known for its unique color variations and patterns.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She wore a beautiful necklace made of serpentine.
- The serpentine stone had intricate swirls of green and brown.
windy road
Serpentine can also refer to a winding or twisting road, especially one that follows a winding course up a steep hill or mountain.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The serpentine road offered stunning views of the valley below.
- We had to drive slowly along the serpentine path to avoid accidents.
Translations
Translations of the word "serpentine" in other languages:
🇵🇹 serpentino
🇮🇳 सर्पिल
🇩🇪 schlangenartig
🇮🇩 berliku-liku
🇺🇦 змієподібний
🇵🇱 serpentynowy
🇯🇵 蛇のような (hebi no yōna)
🇫🇷 serpentin
🇪🇸 serpentino
🇹🇷 yılan gibi
🇰🇷 뱀 같은 (baem gateun)
🇸🇦 متعرج
🇨🇿 serpentýnový
🇸🇰 serpentínový
🇨🇳 蜿蜒的 (wānyán de)
🇸🇮 kačast
🇮🇸 ormlagaður
🇰🇿 жылан тәрізді
🇬🇪 გველისმაგვარი (gvelismagvari)
🇦🇿 ilanabənzər
🇲🇽 serpentino
Word origin
The word 'serpentine' originated from the Latin word 'serpentinus', meaning 'of a serpent', due to its resemblance to the skin of a snake. The use of 'serpentine' to describe a winding road comes from the resemblance of the road's twists and turns to the movements of a serpent.