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The old tale described a green serpent.
What does Serpent mean?
a snake in a story or formal text.
Dictionary definition
A snake, especially one mentioned in stories, myths, or formal writing.
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Serpent in a sentence
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A serpent may appear in myths and legends.
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The author used serpent instead of snake to give the passage an ancient tone.
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What does serpent mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to serpent?
Snake is close in meaning to serpent.
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Mammal contrasts with serpent in this context.
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sur · punt · strongest beat: sur
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WordSerpent.
Partnoun.
MeaningSerpent means a snake in a story or formal text.
ExampleExample: The old tale described a green serpent.
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- Syllables
- sur · punt
- Strongest beat
- sur
- Ending
- punt
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- Put a little extra energy on sur.
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Serpent word family
Base word
serpent
noun
serpents
More than one serpent.
adjective
serpentine
Curving like a snake or serpent.
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