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Ophite

//ˈoʊfaɪt// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Serpent-like; ophidian. rare

    "The idols represented the eons, divine emanations, and their origin was probably ophite – about which we know a thing or two at first hand."

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of various rocks having snake-like markings, such as a mottled greenish porphyry. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A member of the Ophites, a Gnostic snake-worshipping sect. historical

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin ophites, from Ancient Greek ὀφίτης (ophítēs) (Etymology 2, below). Compare Ophite.

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek ὀφίτης (ophítēs).

Etymology 3

Latin Ophitae, plural. Compare ophite.

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