aphidian
|a-phi-di-an|
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/əˈfɪdiən/
relating to snakes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aphidian' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ophis', where 'ophis' meant 'snake'.
Historical Evolution
'aphidian' changed from Latin 'ophidianus' (from Greek) and the Middle English form 'ophidian', and eventually appeared in modern English as the variant 'aphidian' (alongside 'ophidian').
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'of or relating to snakes', and over time it has retained that core meaning into modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a snake (rare, literary or technical).
An aphidian slid silently through the underbrush.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
of or relating to snakes; serpentine.
The researcher noted several aphidian characteristics in the fossil remains.
Synonyms
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