am·phis·bae·na ( m f s-b  n )n. A mythical serpent having a head at each end of its body. [Middle English amphibena, from Latin amphisbaena, from Greek amphisbaina : amphis, both ways (from amphi-, amphi-) + bainein, to go; see gw  - in Indo-European roots.]am phis·baenic adj. |
amphisbaena [ˌæmfɪsˈbiːnə]
n pl -nae [-niː], -nas
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any worm lizard of the genus Amphisbaena
2. (Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Classical myth a poisonous serpent having a head at each end and able to move forwards or backwards
[via Latin from Greek amphisbaina, from amphis both ways + bainein to go]
amphisbaenic adj
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| Noun | 1. | amphisbaena - (classical mythology) a serpent with a head at each end of its body classical mythology - the system of mythology of the Greeks and Romans together; much of Roman mythology (especially the gods) was borrowed from the Greeks mythical creature, mythical monster - a monster renowned in folklore and myth |
| 2. |  Amphisbaena - type genus of the Amphisbaenidae reptile genus - a genus of reptiles worm lizard - a lizard of the genus Amphisbaena; harmless wormlike limbless lizard of warm or tropical regions having concealed eyes and ears and a short blunt tail |
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