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Ophidian vs. Serpentine — What's the Difference?

Ophidian vs. Serpentine — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Ophidian and Serpentine

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Ophidian

Of, relating to, or resembling a snake or the snakes.

Serpentine

Of or resembling a serpent, as in form or movement; sinuous.

Ophidian

A snake.

Serpentine

Subtly sly and tempting.

Ophidian

Any species of the suborder Serpentes; a snake or serpent.
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Serpentine

Relating to or associated with serpentinite or soil derived from it.

Ophidian

Of or pertaining to the suborder Serpentes; of, related to, or characteristic of a snake or serpent.

Serpentine

Any of a group of greenish, brownish, or mottled minerals, Mg3Si2O5(OH)4, including chrysotile, a variety of asbestos.

Ophidian

One of the Ophidia; a snake or serpent.

Serpentine

A metamorphic rock containing serpentine minerals; serpentinite.

Ophidian

Of or pertaining to the Ophidia; belonging to serpents.

Serpentine

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes.

Ophidian

Limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

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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