'amphisbaenic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphisbaena,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'bainein' meant 'to go.'

'amphisbaena' transformed into the Latin word 'amphisbaena,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphisbaenic.'

Initially, it meant 'a creature that can go both ways,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to or resembling an amphisbaena.'