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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSerpent-Eating
/ˈsɜːrpənt ˈiːtɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act or behavior of consuming serpents, often used in a mythological or symbolic context.
"In ancient mythology, the serpent-eating dragon was a symbol of power and dominance." - 2
A specific reference to certain animals or creatures that prey on snakes.
"The serpent-eating eagle is known for its impressive hunting skills."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'serpent-eating' is derived from the combination of 'serpent', which comes from the Latin 'serpens', meaning 'to creep', and 'eating', from Old English 'etan', meaning 'to consume'. The phrase has evolved to describe a specific predatory behavior in certain species, particularly in mythological contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Serpent-Eating" is said worldwide
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mangeur de serpents
Transliteration: mahn-zher de ser-pahn
"Le dragon mangeur de serpents est une créature mythique."
Schlangenfresser
Transliteration: shlahng-en-fres-ser
"Der Schlangenfresser ist ein Symbol für Macht."
mangiatore di serpenti
Transliteration: man-jah-tore dee ser-pen-tee
"Il drago mangiatore di serpenti è una figura leggendaria."
comedores de serpientes
Transliteration: koh-meh-dor-es de ser-pee-en-tes
"El dragón comedor de serpientes es un símbolo de poder."
comedores de serpentes
Transliteration: koh-meh-dores de ser-pen-tes
"O dragão comedor de serpentes é uma criatura mítica."
नाग-भक्षक
Transliteration: naag-bhakshak
"नाग-भक्षक एक पौराणिक प्राणी है।"
吃蛇的
Transliteration: chī shé de
"吃蛇的龙是权力的象征。"
뱀을 먹는
Transliteration: baem-eul meokneun
"뱀을 먹는 드래곤은 힘의 상징입니다."
蛇を食べる
Transliteration: hebi o taberu
"蛇を食べるドラゴンは力の象徴です。"
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