python
1
[ pahy-thon, -thuh n ]
/ ˈpaɪ θɒn, -θən /
noun
any of several Old World boa constrictors of the subfamily Pythoninae, often growing to a length of more than 20 feet (6 meters): the Indian python, Python molurus, is endangered.
Origin of python
1
1580–90; < New Latin; special use of
Python1
Words nearby python
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pythogenic,
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Definition for python (2 of 4)
python
2
[ pahy-thon, -thuh n ]
/ ˈpaɪ θɒn, -θən /
noun
a spirit or demon.
a person who is possessed by a spirit and prophesies by its aid.
Origin of python
2
1595–1605; < Late Greek
pȳ́thōn; relation to
Python1 unclear
Definition for python (3 of 4)
Python
1
[ pahy-thon, -thuh n ]
/ ˈpaɪ θɒn, -θən /
noun Classical Mythology.
a large dragon who guarded the chasm at Delphi from which prophetic vapors emerged. He was finally killed by Apollo, who established his oracle on the site.
Origin of Python
1
1390–1400; Middle English, from Latin
Pȳthōn, from Greek
Pȳ́thōn
Definition for python (4 of 4)
Python
2
[ pahy-thon ]
/ ˈpaɪ θɒn /
Digital Technology, Trademark.
an open-source, high-level programming language known for its readability and support for multiple programming styles, and, due to its many libraries, a large range of applications.
Origin of Python
2
coined in 1989 by Python's creator Guido van Rossum after the comedy troupe
Monty Python
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British Dictionary definitions for python (1 of 2)
python
/ (ˈpaɪθən) /
noun
any large nonvenomous snake of the family Pythonidae of Africa, S Asia, and Australia, such as Python reticulatus (reticulated python). They can reach a length of more than 20 feet and kill their prey by constriction
Derived forms of python
pythonic (paɪˈθɒnɪk), adjectiveWord Origin for python
C16: New Latin, after
Python
British Dictionary definitions for python (2 of 2)
Python
/ (ˈpaɪθən) /
noun
Greek myth
a dragon, killed by Apollo at Delphi