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as in snake
a limbless reptile with a long body
an Aztec carving of a feathered serpent representing the god Quetzalcoatl
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as in traitor
one who betrays a trust or an allegiance
a serpent in their midst had betrayed the revolutionaries to the authorities
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Moral for everyone else: Trust not the soothing words of the serpent.
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Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
One Piece and Mortal Kombat Meg’s hairstyle and serpent scepter as her weapon of choice are all in reference to One Piece’s Boa Hancock.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 10 May 2024
The performance was so sweet — serpent is a captivating performer.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 22 July 2024
The set includes miniature versions of Harry, Hermione, Draco Malfoy, and more, as well as broomsticks and a fire serpent.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 17 July 2024
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Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
One Piece and Mortal Kombat Meg’s hairstyle and serpent scepter as her weapon of choice are all in reference to One Piece’s Boa Hancock.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 10 May 2024
The performance was so sweet — serpent is a captivating performer.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 22 July 2024
The set includes miniature versions of Harry, Hermione, Draco Malfoy, and more, as well as broomsticks and a fire serpent.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 17 July 2024
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“Serpent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serpent. Accessed 6 Sep. 2024.
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