ophidian
pronunciation
How to pronounce ophidian in British English:
UK [ɒ'fɪdɪən]
How to pronounce ophidian in American English:
US [oʊ'fɪdɪrn]
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- Noun:
- limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
Word Origin
- ophidian (adj.)
- "pertaining to snakes," 1883, from Greek ophidion, diminutive of ophis "serpent" (see ophio-). Hence, ophiolatry "serpent-worship" (1862), and the 2c. sect of the Ophitæ, who revered the serpent as the symbol of divine wisdom.
Example
- 1. Up until now , this book is the first chinese monograph that introduces in details all the ophidian in china , and it is divided into two volumes .
- 2. This book has important reference value for the scientific research , teaching , cultivation and the protection of wild animals , in addition , it has great value in import and export trade of the ophidian in our country .