Definition of Amphisbaena

1. Noun. (classical mythology) a serpent with a head at each end of its body.

Category relationships: Classical Mythology
Generic synonyms: Mythical Creature, Mythical Monster

2. Noun. Type genus of the Amphisbaenidae.
Exact synonyms: Amphisbaenia, Genus Amphisbaena, Genus Amphisbaenia
Generic synonyms: Reptile Genus
Member holonyms: Worm Lizard

Definition of Amphisbaena

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Amphisbaena

1. 1. A fabled serpent with a head at each end, moving either way. 2. A genus of harmless lizards, serpentlike in form, without legs, and with both ends so much alike that they appear to have a head at each, and ability to move either way. The Gordius aquaticus, or hairworm, has been called an amphisbaena; but it belongs among the worms. Origin: L, fr. Gr.; on both ends + to go. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Amphisbaena

amphipoda
Amphipoda
amphipodan
amphipodous
amphipods
Amphiprion
Amphiprion percula
amphiprostylar
amphiprostyle
amphiprostyles
amphiprotic
amphiprotic solvent
amphiregulin
amphirhina
amphisbaena (current term)
Amphisbaena
amphisbaenas
Amphisbaenia
amphisbaenic
Amphisbaenidae
amphisbaenoid
amphistome
amphistomous
amphistylar
amphistylic
amphitheater
amphitheaters
amphitheatre
amphitheatre
amphitheatric

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