Word Meaning

Meaning of serpent

- Any reptile of the order Ophidia; a snake, especially a large snake. See Illust. under Ophidia.
- Fig.: A subtle, treacherous, malicious person.
- A species of firework having a serpentine motion as it passess through the air or along the ground.
- The constellation Serpens.
- A bass wind instrument, of a loud and coarse tone, formerly much used in military bands, and sometimes introduced into the orchestra; -- so called from its form.
- To wind like a serpent; to crook about; to meander.
- To wind; to encircle.

Crossword clue for serpent

- Large reptile
- Snake