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ophiolatry

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[of-ee-ol-uh-tree, oh-fee-] / ˌɒf iˈɒl ə tri, ˌoʊ fi- /

noun

  1. the worship of snakes.


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Etymology

Origin of ophiolatry

1860–65; < Greek óphi ( s ) snake + (id)olatry


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