"Ophidious" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Ophidious" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Ophidious" Meaning
Unpleasantly or threateningly sneering.
"Ophidious" Examples
Examples of "ophidious"
Adjective
Ophidious, "resembling or having the quality of an ophidian, i.e. snake-like"
1. The ophidious movement of the swimming fish caught the observer's attention.
"The ophidious manner in which the thief flitted across the room" ( Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey).
2. The crematoglyphe's ophidious coils wrapped around the statue.
3. The ancient temple's ophidious architecture seemed to writhe and twist in the flickering torchlight.
Note: The word "ophidious" is derived from the Greek word "ophis", meaning snake. It is a rare and poetic word mostly used in literary contexts, especially to describe something reptilian or serpentine.
"Ophidious" Similar Words
Ophicleide
The ophicleide is a historical brass instrument that was invented in the late 19th century. It is a type of valveless instrument that is similar to a bass horn, but has a more conical bore and a shorter length. The ophicleide was popular in military bands and concert bands during the late Romantic period, particularly in Europe. It has a distinctive, mellow sound and is often used to add depth and richness to the lower registers of the ensemble.
Ophidia
Ophidian
Ophidiid
Ophidiidae
Ophidiiformes
Ophidioid
Ophidioid refers to a group of fish that resemble snakes, often referred to as eel-like fish. They are characterized by their slender bodies and scaly skin, and are usually found in deep waters. The term "ophidioid" is often used to describe certain species of fish that belong to the families Ophidiidae and Ophiolepididae.
Ophiocordyceps
Ophiodon
Ophiodontidae
Ophioglossaceae
Ophioglossales
Ophioglossoides
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Ophioglossum
Ophiolatry