adjective
- of, relating to, or resembling snakes
Usage: formal; scientific
noun
- a snake or member of the snake family
Usage: formal; scientific
Examples
- The ophidian characteristics of the fossil suggested it was an ancient snake species.
- Her ophidian movements across the dance floor were mesmerizing.
- The zoo’s ophidian collection includes over fifty species of snakes.
- Researchers studied the ophidian’s unique venom composition.
- The ophidian exhibit featured both venomous and non-venomous species.
- His ophidian grace made him an excellent swimmer.