noun Download 🔗Share Any of several plants believed to cure snakebites. Examples : "The herbalist recommended serpentine as a traditional remedy for poisoning, though modern medicine offers more reliable treatments. " plant medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An early form of cannon, used in the 16th century. Examples : "During the historical reenactment, the soldiers carefully loaded the serpentine with gunpowder before firing. " military weapon history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A kind of firework. Examples : "At the summer festival, my little brother loved watching the brightly colored serpentine shoot into the air. " entertainment item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A coiled distillation tube. Examples : "The chemistry student carefully adjusted the serpentine to ensure efficient condensation of the vapor. " chemistry device utensil technology science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of several related cubic curves; anguinea Examples : "The mathematician studied the properties of the serpentine, a type of cubic curve, to understand its unique shape. " math Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To serpentize; to turn or bend; to meander. Examples : "The path through the park serpentized around the lake, winding its way to the entrance. " nature geography Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes. Examples : "The dancer's movements had a serpentine grace, flowing like a snake across the stage. " animal nature biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Of, or having attributes associated with, the serpent referred to in the book of Genesis in the Bible, such as craftiness or deceitfulness. Examples : "The wily criminal was known for his serpentine behavior." character religion mythology theology soul moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Having the form or shape of a snake. Examples : "There are serpentine species of lizards which do not have legs." animal appearance nature biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Curving in alternate directions; sinuous. Examples : "The serpentine path through the mountains was narrow and dangerous." nature appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of several green/brown minerals consisting of a magnesium and iron silicates that have similar layered crystal structure. Examples : "The sculptor polished the serpentine to bring out its swirling patterns of green and brown. " mineral geology material substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An outcrop or region with soil and rock dominated by these minerals. Examples : "The serpentine outcrop near the school playground was a difficult area for the children to navigate. " geology mineral environment nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading