amphisbaenoid
|am-phis-bae-noid|
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/ˌæmfɪsˈbiːnɔɪd/
resembling amphisbaenians
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphisbaenoid' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphisbaena,' where 'amphis' meant 'both' and 'bainein' meant 'to go.'
Historical Evolution
'amphisbaena' transformed into the modern English word 'amphisbaenoid' to describe creatures resembling the amphisbaenians.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the mythical creature 'amphisbaena,' but over time it evolved to describe real-life creatures with similar characteristics.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or related to the amphisbaenians, a group of legless lizards.
The amphisbaenoid characteristics of the creature were evident in its elongated body.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/22 17:06