serpentine
a. 蛇的, 层层卷绕的, 阴险的, 迂回的 n. 蛇纹石, 弯弯曲曲之物 vi. 蜿蜒 vt. 使迂回曲折地行进
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Any of several plants believed to cure snakebites.
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An early form of cannon, used in the 16th century.
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A kind of firework.
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A coiled distillation tube.
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Any of several related cubic curves; anguinea
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In dressage, a winding walk across on the arena.
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Any of several green/brown minerals consisting of magnesium and iron silicates that have similar layered crystal structure, whose appearance somewhat resembles a snake's skin.
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An outcrop or region with soil and rock dominated by these minerals.
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To serpentize; to turn or bend; to meander.
1813, George Nicholson, The Cambrian Traveller's Guidey There were two little lakes, or rather large pools which stood in the bottom, whence issued a rivulet which serpentined in view for two or three miles, offering a pleasing relief to the eye.
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Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes.
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Of, or having attributes associated with, the serpent referred to in the book of Genesis in the Bible, such as craftiness or deceitfulness.
The wily criminal was known for his serpentine behavior.
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Having the form or shape of a snake.
There are serpentine species of lizards which do not have legs.
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Curving in alternate directions; sinuous.
The serpentine path through the mountains was narrow and dangerous.
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Pertaining to the serpentine subgroup of minerals.
serpentine soils
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From Middle English serpentine, from Old French serpentin, from Latin serpentīnus, from serpēns (“serpent”), equivalent to serpent + -ine.
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