Canadian English Meaning of serpentine

serpentine

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Definitions and Meaning of serpentine in English

Wordnet

serpentine (s)

resembling a serpent in form

Webster

serpentine (a.)

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, serpentine braid.

Webster

serpentine (n.)

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. Precious, or noble, serpentine is translucent and of a rich oil-green color.

A kind of ancient cannon.

Webster

serpentine (v. i.)

To serpentize.

FAQs About the word serpentine

serpentine

resembling a serpent in formResembling a serpent; having the shape or qualities of a serpent; subtle; winding or turning one way and the other, like a moving se

curved,curving,Twisted,Twisting,winding,bending,coiled,crooked,curled,curling

direct,linear,straight,right away

serpentigenous => serpiginous, serpentiform => serpent-shaped, serpentes => snakes, serpented => serpentine, serpentarius => Ophiuchus,