serpentinous

adjective

ser·​pen·​ti·​nous

-nəs

: relating to, consisting of, or resembling serpentine

serpentinous rocks

serpentinous gangue mineral

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary serpentine entry 4 + -ous

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