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Definition of serpent - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalslarge or dangerous snake
- The explorer encountered a serpent in the jungle.
2.
religionrepresentation of Satan as a tempter
- The serpent tempted Eve in the garden.
3.
deceptiondeceitful or treacherous person
- He proved to be a serpent in the negotiations.
4.
fireworksRare firework that moves in a serpentine motionRare
- We watched the serpent light up the night sky.
5.
musicRare obsolete wind instrument shaped like a snakeRare
- The musician played a tune on the serpent.
Images of serpent
large or dangerous snake 
obsolete wind instrument shaped like a snake
Expressions with serpent
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snake-like marine monster in folklore, sometimes reported but unproven
Sailors told stories of a sea serpent near the cliffs.
support someone who later betrays you
He nourished a serpent in his bosom by trusting her.
mythical creature with feathers and serpent body
The ancient temple depicted a plume serpent on its walls.
type of brittle star with long, snake-like arms
The serpent star moved gracefully across the aquarium floor..
sharp or malicious way of speaking
His remarks, full of serpent's tongue, hurt many at the meeting..
showing careful judgment and shrewdness
She made investments, prudent as a serpent, avoiding any risky ventures.
religious veneration of snakes
Ancient civilizations often practiced serpent-worship as part of their rituals..
Origin of serpent
Latin, serpens (creeping)
Terms with serpent included in their meaning
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mythology
mythical serpent or dragon with deadly gaze
mythical creature
mythical sea serpent
medical
symbol of medicine with a serpent-entwined staff
mythology
mythical serpent with a head at each end
mythology
mythical horned serpent with no spine
mythology
mythical creature with lion's head, goat's body, and serpent's tail
mythology
mythical creature with rooster and serpent features
mythical beast
mythical creature often depicted as a serpent or reptile with wings
astronomy
constellation in the southern sky resembling a small serpent
snake
any snake or serpent species
heraldry
serpent depicted in heraldry
headdress
sacred serpent on Egyptian kings' and gods' headdresses
mythical creature
mythical beast with a dragon's body, two legs, and serpent's tail
Greek mythology
mythological serpent with many heads slain by Hercules
star pattern
constellation resembling a serpent in the southern sky
mythical creature
mythical serpent or dragon in Hindu and Buddhist mythology
mythology
mythical creature with feathers and serpent body
Examples of serpent in a sentence
The ancient myth spoke of a giant serpent guarding treasure. The serpent in the story symbolized deceit. In the painting, the serpent coiled around the tree. She realized too late that he was a serpent. The serpent in their midst was finally revealed. The serpent danced across the festival ground.
Children cheered as the serpent spiraled upwards. The serpent was a favorite in medieval bands. Collectors often seek the rare serpent for its unique shape.
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- French:serpent, tentateur, ...
- German:Schlange, Betrüger, ...
- Italian:serpente, serpent, ...
- Spanish:serpiente, víbora, ...
- Portuguese:serpente, serpentão, ...
- Chinese:大蛇, 蛇, ...
- Japanese:大蛇, サタン, ...
- Arabic:أَفْعَى, الحية, ...
- Hebrew:נָחָשׁ, הַנָּחָשׁ הַקַּדְמוֹנִי, ...
- Russian:змей, фейерверк, ...
- Ukrainian:змія, змій, ...
- Hindi:अजगर, सर्प, ...
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