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amphisbaena
[ am-fuhs-bee-nuh ]
noun
- any of numerous worm lizards of the genus Amphisbaena.
- Classical Mythology. a serpent having a head at each end of its body and the ability to move forward or backward.
amphisbaena
/ ˌæɪˈːə /
noun
- any worm lizard of the genus Amphisbaena
- classical myth a poisonous serpent having a head at each end and able to move forwards or backwards
Derived Forms
- ˌˈԾ, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- p·n· p·n p·nǾ p·ndzܲ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of amphisbaena1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of amphisbaena1
Example Sentences
He describes Sir Thomas Browne’s compendium of real and imaginary creatures: the chameleon, the salamander, the ostrich, the gryphon and the phoenix, the basilisk, the unicorn, and the amphisbaena, the serpent with two heads.
It is probable, however, that the amphisbaena takes up its abode in the nest for the convenience of devouring the inhabitants, whenever unable to procure other food.
The peculiar motion of the snake we found, scientifically called amphisbaenae, wriggling as it does backwards and forwards, has given rise to the idea of its having two heads.
They have here also the amphisbaena, or two-headed snake, of a grey colour, mixed with blackish stripes, whose bite is reckoned to be incurable.
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