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serpent

/ˈsɜːrpənt/ noun · British & US
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What does serpent mean?

noun

A long, slender, legless, snake-like reptile, typically having a narrow head and a tapering tail. A person or thing that is deceitful or treacherous.

Example

"The serpent slithered silently through the grass."

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