Anguis

noun

An·​guis

ˈaŋgwə̇s

: the type genus of Anguidae including only the limbless blindworm

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, snake; akin to Old English & Old High German igil hedgehog, Old High German unc snake, Latin anguilla eel, Greek enchelys eel, echidna viper, echinos hedgehog, ophis snake, Sanskrit ahi

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

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