Ophidian

Word OPHIDIAN
Character 8
Hyphenation o phid i an
Pronunciations /oʊˈfɪdi.ən/

Definitions and meanings of "Ophidian"

What do we mean by ophidian?

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

A snake. noun

Having the nature or characters of a snake or serpent; belonging or relating to ophidians; of or pertaining to the Ophidia. Also ophidious.

A member of the Ophidia, as a snake or serpent. noun

One of the Ophidia; a snake or serpent. noun

Of or pertaining to the Ophidia; belonging to serpents. adjective

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

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

Limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous noun

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

Synonyms and Antonyms for Ophidian

  • Synonyms for ophidian
  • Ophidian synonyms not found!!!
  • Antonyms for ophidian
  • Ophidian antonyms not found!

The word "ophidian" in example sentences

I knew of the Snake Dances in farthest Estwilde, where the mongoose is brought in to the last movement of the dance, where with nothing but quickness and brains and sharp teeth it goes up against the deadly ophidian to the music of pipe and drums. ❋ Sydney Kilgore (2010)

- She perceives me to be of ophidian sentiment, I will bathe with her. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Snake-like-ness happens to have a number of different adjectives, including one of the rare non - ine forms: ophidian. ❋ Desayunoencama (2005)

A glance over his The Conquering Sword of Conan shoulder just as the door was closing showed Conan the long dim vista of the hall, and dimly framed at the other end an ophidian shape that writhed slowly and painfully into view, flowing in a dull-hued length from a chamber door, its hideous blood-stained head wagging drunkenly. ❋ Howard, Robert E. (2005)

But if the sun grew more and more hot and dazzling as the day progressed, then the tremendous ophidian head would become increasingly real to my sight, with glistening scales and symmetrical markings; and I would walk carefully not to stumble against or touch it; and when I cast my eyes behind me I could see no end to its great coils extending across the savannah. ❋ Unknown (2004)

As she recited the prayer with a mien as dark as fate, the supplicant rolled her long neck from side to side, and nodded her ophidian-shaped head in accordance with a sort of regular, lethargic rhythm. ❋ Unknown (2003)

She aimed at the ophidian head of the serpent and was on the point of striking, when she started with surprise and lowered her hand. ❋ Smith, Wilbur (2001)

She crossed over to the steel sinks of the lab module, carefully holding the ophidian probe away from her. ❋ Haldeman, Joe (1999)

Clutching his bleeding hand, stare aC Ae evi. aead had disappeared, but the surface of the pool was still agitated by the lithe ophidian shapes. ❋ Smith, Wilbur (1995)

Slippery, cool, ophidian blood welled up over my fingers, but the blade bit down to the bone of the spine. ❋ Smith, Wilbur, 1933- (1993)

The ophidian commander was vain enough not to be wearing a helm, and his smooth, nearly human features contrasted sharply with the corps of goblins and draconians assembled in the plaza. ❋ Thompson, Paul B. (1990)

By the time Khisanth returns, I hope to be able to present her with a fully developed female ophidian. 4 ❋ Thompson, Paul B. (1990)

That the newly born ophidian had not been properly prepared for her awakening made the task easier. ❋ Thompson, Paul B. (1990)

You shouldn't be up yet. 4 The female ophidian swung around, hand outstretched. ❋ Thompson, Paul B. (1990)

A glance over his shoulder just as the door was closing showed Conan the long dim vista of the hall, and dimly framed at the other end an ophidian shape that writhed slowly and painfully into view, flowing in a dull-hued length from a chamber door, its hideous blood-stained head wagging drunkenly. ❋ Howard, Robert E. (1989)

At the other end of the table, Salteris was listening in ophidian silence. ❋ Hambly, Barbara (1986)

And midway through he found himself staring into green ophidian eyes. ❋ Cook, Glen (1985)

The castle creatures stood frozen, surprise in their ophidian eyes. ❋ Cook, Glen (1984)

Cross Reference for Ophidian

  • Ophidian cross reference not found!

What does ophidian mean?

Best Free Book Reviews
Best IOS App Reviews