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amphisbaena
[ am-fuhs-bee-nuh ]
noun
, plural am·phis·bae·nae [am-f, uh, s-, bee, -nee], am·phis·bae·nas.
- any of numerous worm lizards of the genus Amphisbaena.
- Classical Mythology. a serpent having a head at each end of its body and the ability to move forward or backward.
amphisbaena
/ ˌæmfɪsˈbiːnə /
noun
- any worm lizard of the genus Amphisbaena
- classical myth a poisonous serpent having a head at each end and able to move forwards or backwards
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Derived Forms
- ˌamphisˈbaenic, adjective
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Other Words From
- amphis·baeni·an amphis·baenic amphis·baenoid amphis·baenous adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of amphisbaena1
1350–1400; Middle English amphibena < New Latin, Latin < Greek amphísbaina a serpent that moves forward or backward, equivalent to amphís both ways + baín ( ein ) to go + -a noun suffix
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Word History and Origins
Origin of amphisbaena1
C16: via Latin from Greek amphisbaina, from amphis both ways + bainein to go
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Example Sentences
The amphisbaena, supposed to have a head at each end and move either way.
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