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amphisbaena

/ˌæm.fɪsˈbiː.nə/

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noun

/ˌæm.fɪsˈbiː.nə/C2formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее мифического змея из классической мифологии, у которого есть голова на каждом конце тела.

A noun referring to a mythical serpent from classical mythology that has a head at each end of its body.

  1. Mythological serpentC2formal

    A legendary serpent from classical mythology that has a head at each end of its body, allowing it to move in either direction.

    ruМифический змей

    • In ancient myths, the amphisbaena was said to be born from the blood of Medusa.
    • The amphisbaena is often depicted as a fearsome creature with two heads.
    • Medieval bestiaries describe the amphisbaena as a venomous serpent.
Forms
  • amphisbaenae plural form
  • amphisbaenas plural form
  • amphisbaenae's possessive plural form
  • amphisbaenas' possessive plural form
  • amphisbaena's possessive singular form