Sekirov Dictionary

ophidian

/oʊˈfɪdi.ən/

adjective 1
noun 1
forms 3

adjective1

•
Of or pertaining to the suborder Serpentes; of, related to, or characteristic of a snake or serpent.
- The ophidian beast began to glow eerily, and Aaron could discern a fine webwork of veins and capillaries running throughout the creature's body. — 2009

noun1

•
Any species of the suborder Serpentes; a snake or serpent.
- Vertebral structure is critical for the identification of fossil snakes, because vertebrae are among the most easily fossilized parts of ophidians. — 1997

forms

ophidians · more ophidian · most ophidian

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