World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesSerpent
/ˈsɜː.pənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large snake.
"The serpent slithered silently through the grass." - 2
A mythical creature often depicted as a snake or dragon.
"In many cultures, the serpent is a symbol of wisdom and transformation."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'serpent' originates from the Old French 'serpent', which in turn comes from the Latin 'serpens', meaning 'to creep'. The term has evolved through various languages, retaining its association with creeping or crawling creatures, particularly snakes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Serpent" is said worldwide
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serpent
Transliteration: sɛʁpɑ̃
"Le serpent s'est glissé dans l'herbe."
Schlange
Transliteration: ˈʃlaŋə
"Die Schlange schlich sich durch das Gras."
serpente
Transliteration: serˈpɛnte
"Il serpente si è strisciato nell'erba."
serpiente
Transliteration: seɾˈpjente
"La serpiente se deslizó por la hierba."
serpente
Transliteration: seʁˈpẽtʃi
"A serpente deslizou pela grama."
नाग
Transliteration: nāg
"नाग घास में रेंग रहा था।"
蛇
Transliteration: shé
"蛇在草地上滑行。"
뱀
Transliteration: baem
"뱀이 풀 속으로 기어갔다."
蛇
Transliteration: hebi
"蛇が草の中を這っていた。"
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