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/sɛʁ.pɑ̃/
Translation
snake
Word origin
From Latin serpentem, the accusative of serpens ('creeping thing, snake'), which is the present participle of serpere ('to creep, to crawl'). English 'serpent' comes from the same Latin word through French.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- serpens
- English cognates
- serpent, serpentine
Grammar
Examples
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A green snake was sleeping on the warm stone.
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Most French snakes are not dangerous.
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The path snakes between the hills.
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She has been afraid of snakes since childhood.
Au zoo, .
At the zoo, the children were able to touch a snake.
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