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Any reptile of the order Ophidia; a snake, especially a
large snake. See Illust. under Ophidia. |
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Fig.: A subtle, treacherous, malicious person. |
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A species of firework having a serpentine motion as it
passess through the air or along the ground. |
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The constellation Serpens. |
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A bass wind instrument, of a loud and coarse tone,
formerly much used in military bands, and sometimes introduced into the
orchestra; -- so called from its form. |
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To wind like a serpent; to crook about; to meander. |
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To wind; to encircle. |
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