ophidian

== English == === Etymology === From Latin ophidia (from Ancient Greek ὄφις (óphis, “snake”)) +‎ -ian. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /oʊˈfɪdi.ən/ Hyphenation: ophid‧i‧an Rhymes: -ɪdiən === Noun === ophidian (plural ophidians) Any species of the suborder Serpentes; a snake or serpent. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === ophidian (comparative more ophidian, superlative most ophidian) Of or pertaining to the suborder Serpentes; of, related to, or characteristic of a snake or serpent. ==== Synonyms ==== anguine ==== Translations ==== === References === (etymology) Ophidian, The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.