Anguine vs. Serpentine — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Anguine and Serpentine
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Anguine
Pertaining to snakes or serpents
Serpentine
Of or resembling a serpent, as in form or movement; sinuous.
Anguine
Snakelike.
Serpentine
Subtly sly and tempting.
Anguine
Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a snake or serpent.
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Serpentine
Relating to or associated with serpentinite or soil derived from it.
Anguine
Of or related to or resembling a snake
Serpentine
Any of a group of greenish, brownish, or mottled minerals, Mg3Si2O5(OH)4, including chrysotile, a variety of asbestos.
Serpentine
A metamorphic rock containing serpentine minerals; serpentinite.
Serpentine
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes.
Serpentine
Of, or having attributes associated with, the serpent referred to in the book of Genesis in the Bible, such as craftiness or deceitfulness.
The wily criminal was known for his serpentine behavior.
Serpentine
Having the form or shape of a snake.
There are serpentine species of lizards which do not have legs.
Serpentine
Curving in alternate directions; sinuous.
The serpentine path through the mountains was narrow and dangerous.
Serpentine
Any of several plants believed to cure snakebites.
Serpentine
(historical) An early form of cannon, used in the 16th century.
Serpentine
A kind of firework.
Serpentine
A coiled distillation tube.
Serpentine
(maths) Any of several related cubic curves; anguinea Category:en:Curves
Serpentine
(equestrian) In dressage, a winding walk across on the arena.
Serpentine
(mineralogy) Any of several green/brown minerals consisting of magnesium and iron silicates that have similar layered crystal structure, whose appearance somewhat resembles a snake's skin.
Serpentine
(geology) An outcrop or region with soil and rock dominated by these minerals.
Serpentine
(archaic) To serpentize; to turn or bend; to meander.
Serpentine
Resembling a serpent; having the shape or qualities of a serpent; subtle; winding or turning one way and the other, like a moving serpent; anfractuous; meandering; sinuous; zigzag; as, serpentine braid.
Thy shapeLike his, and color serpentine.
Serpentine
A mineral or rock consisting chiefly of the hydrous silicate of magnesia. It is usually of an obscure green color, often with a spotted or mottled appearance resembling a serpent's skin. Precious, or noble, serpentine is translucent and of a rich oil-green color.
Serpentine
A kind of ancient cannon.
Serpentine
To serpentize.
Serpentine
Resembling a serpent in form;
A serpentine wall
Snaky ridges in the sand
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