ophidian

• Substantiv, das eine beinlose, beschuppte, gestreckte Reptilie bezeichnet, von denen einige Arten giftig sind; meist auf Schlangen bezogen.

A noun referring to a limbless, scaly, elongate reptile, some species of which are venomous.

1. Limbless reptileC2formalscientific

   A limbless, scaly, elongated reptile belonging to the suborder Serpentes; some species are venomous.

   Schlange

   • The ophidian slithered silently through the grass.
   • Many ophidians are non-venomous and help control rodent populations.
   • The researcher specialized in the study of ophidians.

   Synonymeserpentsnake