serpents
|ser/pents|
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/ˈsɜːrpənts/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɜːpənts/
(serpent)
large snake; deceitful person
Etymology
'serpent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'serpens,' where 'serpere' meant 'to creep.'
'serpens' transformed into the Old French word 'serpent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'serpent' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'a creeping creature,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a large snake or a deceitful person.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large snake, often used in a symbolic or mythological context.
In many cultures, serpents are seen as symbols of rebirth and transformation.
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Noun 2
a treacherous or deceitful person.
He was a serpent in the grass, always plotting against his friends.
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Last updated: 2025/02/11 10:29