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serpentine

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1. serpentine - Noun

2. serpentine - Adjective

3. serpentine - Verb

4. serpentine - Adjective Satellite

5. Serpentine - Proper noun

Meaning

Resembling a serpent; having the shape or qualities of a serpent; subtle; winding or turning one way and the other, like a moving serpent; anfractuous; meandering; sinuous; zigzag; as, serpentine braid.

A mineral or rock consisting chiefly of the hydrous silicate of magnesia. It is usually of an obscure green color, often with a spotted or mottled appearance resembling a serpent's skin. Precious, or noble, serpentine is translucent and of a rich oil-green color.

A kind of ancient cannon.

To serpentize.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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a serpentine wall Source: Internet

snaky ridges in the sand Source: Internet

Although the idea for the serpentine facade must have been conceived fairly early on, probably in the mid-1630s, it was only constructed towards the end of Borromini's life and the upper part was not completed until after the architect's death. Source: Internet

Chemotaxis related migratory responses Receptors In general, eukaryotic cells sense the presence of chemotactic stimuli through the use of 7-transmembrane (or serpentine) heterotrimeric G-protein -coupled receptors. Source: Internet

Balzac meant the story to bear witness to the treacherous turns of life, its "serpentine motion". Source: Internet

Bridgetown was built upon a street layout resembling early English Medieval or market towns with its narrow serpentine street and alley configuration. Source: Internet

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