serpentile

adjective

ser·​pen·​tile

ˈserpən‧ˌtīl,

-təl,

-(ˌ)til,

-ˌtēl

: resembling a serpent (as in nature or appearance)

Word History

Etymology

serpent entry 1 + -ile

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