serpent meaning

UK US /ˈsɝpənt/ 2 syllables

serpent (noun): limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous.

serpent has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

serpent as a noun

  1. limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

    Synonyms: snake, ophidian

    Type of: diapsid

    Kinds: colubrid snake, blind snake, constrictor, elapid, sea snake, viper

  2. a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited

    Type of: firework

  3. an obsolete bass cornet; resembles a snake

    Type of: cornet

How to pronounce serpent

serpent is pronounced /ˈsɝpənt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SE · words ending in NT · 7-letter words

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