noun🔗ShareAny of several plants believed to cure snakebites."The herbalist recommended serpentine as a traditional remedy for poisoning, though modern medicine offers more reliable treatments. "plantmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn early form of cannon, used in the 16th century."During the historical reenactment, the soldiers carefully loaded the serpentine with gunpowder before firing. "militaryweaponhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA kind of firework."At the summer festival, my little brother loved watching the brightly colored serpentine shoot into the air. "entertainmentitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA coiled distillation tube."The chemistry student carefully adjusted the serpentine to ensure efficient condensation of the vapor. "chemistrydeviceutensiltechnologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of several related cubic curves; anguinea"The mathematician studied the properties of the serpentine, a type of cubic curve, to understand its unique shape. "mathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo serpentize; to turn or bend; to meander."The path through the park serpentized around the lake, winding its way to the entrance. "naturegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes."The dancer's movements had a serpentine grace, flowing like a snake across the stage. "animalnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf, or having attributes associated with, the serpent referred to in the book of Genesis in the Bible, such as craftiness or deceitfulness."The wily criminal was known for his serpentine behavior."characterreligionmythologytheologysoulmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving the form or shape of a snake."There are serpentine species of lizards which do not have legs."animalappearancenaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCurving in alternate directions; sinuous."The serpentine path through the mountains was narrow and dangerous."natureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of several green/brown minerals consisting of a magnesium and iron silicates that have similar layered crystal structure."The sculptor polished the serpentine to bring out its swirling patterns of green and brown. "mineralgeologymaterialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn outcrop or region with soil and rock dominated by these minerals."The serpentine outcrop near the school playground was a difficult area for the children to navigate. "geologymineralenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading