"Ophiophagus" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Ophiophagus" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Ophiophagus" Meaning

Ophiophagus is a genus of snakes, with the only extant species being the king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah). The name "ophiophagus" comes from Greek "οφίς" (ophis), meaning "snake", and "φάγος" (phagos), meaning "eater". Therefore, the term "ophiophagus" literally means "snake-eater" or "snake-consumer".

"Ophiophagus" Examples

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Ophiophagus is an adjective that means:

Of or pertaining to snake-eating (Ophiophagus is a genus of snakes that includes the reticulated python, which is known to prey on other snakes)

Here are five usage examples:

The ophiophagus python was the biggest snake I had ever seen. [Formal]"
The ophiophagus nature of the reticulated python makes it a unique species. [Informal]
The ophiophagus habits of the snake have fascinated scientists for years. [Formal]
In the wild, ophiophagus snakes are a crucial part of the ecosystem. [Informal]
The ophiophagus python's diet consists mainly of other snakes and small mammals. [Formal]

"Ophiophagus" Similar Words

Ophiological

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Ophiology

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Ophiomancy

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Ophiomorpha

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Ophiomorphpha refers to a subclass of marine lizards, commonly known as "snake-eels" or "ophidians". They are a group of elongated, eel-like fishes that belong to the order Ophiomorpha. Characteristics of ophiomorphpha include a slender, snake-like body, a pointed snout, and a row of small eyes and nostrils. They are typically found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world.

Ophiomorphite

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Ophiomorphous

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Ophion

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Ophiophagous

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Ophiophagous refers to an animal or organism that feeds on snakes.

Ophiophagy

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Ophiophilist

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An ophiophilist is someone who has a fondness or love for snakes. The term is a blend of Greek words "ophis", meaning snake, and "philist", meaning lover or fond of.

Ophiophobia

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Ophiopogon

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Ophiostoma

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Ophir

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Ophir is a place mentioned in the Bible as a distant and prosperous land, said to have been the destination of a voyage undertaken by King Solomon to supply his kingdom with gold, spices, and precious stones. In modern times, the name Ophir has come to be used as a poetic or euphemistic term for a distant, exotic, or prosperous land.

Ophism

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Ophisthaptor

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