serpentine

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈsɜː.pənˌtaɪn/

Adjective

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes. / Of, or having attributes associated with, the serpent referred to in the book of Genesis in the Bible, such as craftiness or deceitfulness.

Japanese Meaning

蛇に関する、または蛇のような性質（たとえば、狡猾さや欺瞞性など）をもつ / 聖書の創世記に登場する蛇に関連する特徴、特にその狡猾さや欺瞞性などに結びつけられる

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The herpetologist examined the animal's serpentine scales under the microscope.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

爬虫類学者は、顕微鏡でその動物の蛇状の鱗を調べた。

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Sense（1）

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of snakes.

Sense（2）

The wily criminal was known for his serpentine behavior.

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Sense（3）

Having the form or shape of a snake.

There are serpentine species of lizards which do not have legs.

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Sense（4）

Curving in alternate directions; sinuous.

The serpentine path through the mountains was narrow and dangerous.

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more serpentine

（ comparative ）

most serpentine

（ superlative ）

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