serpent
Translation
serpent, snake
Examples
A huge serpent slithered through the grass.
A huge serpent slithered through the grass.
The serpent tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden.
The serpent tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) a snake, especially a large one A large serpent was seen near the river.
Similar Words
Synonyms: snake, viper
Etymology
From Latin 'serpens' meaning 'creeping thing'.
Memory Tips
The 'S' at the start of 'serpent' can remind you of the S-shape of a moving snake. Often used in literary or mythical contexts.