ophidian

[ oh-fid-ee-uh n ]
/ oʊˈfɪd i ən /

adjective

belonging or pertaining to the suborder Ophidia (Serpentes), comprising the snakes.

noun

a snake.

Origin of ophidian

1820–30; < New Latin Ophidi(a) (plural) name of the suborder (< Greek ophídion (singular), equivalent to óph(is) serpent + -idion diminutive suffix) + -an

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British Dictionary definitions for ophidian

ophidian
/ (əʊˈfɪdɪən) /

adjective

snakelike
of, relating to, or belonging to the Ophidia, a suborder of reptiles that comprises the snakes

noun

any reptile of the suborder Ophidia; a snake

Word Origin for ophidian

C19: from New Latin Ophidia name of suborder, from Greek ophidion, from ophis snake

Scientific definitions for ophidian

ophidian
[ ō-fĭdē-ən ]

A member of the suborder Ophidia or Serpentes; a snake.