English dictionary
serpentine
/'s/[@]/rp/@/n,t/i/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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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, <i>serpentine</i> braid.
Source: webster1913
noun
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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. <i>Precious</i>, or <i>noble</i>, <i>serpentine</i> is translucent and of a rich oil-green color.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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resembling a serpent in form
ExamplesA serpentine wall.
Source: WordNet 3.0
verb
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To serpentize.
Source: webster1913