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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