Definitions for: Amphisbaena


[n] type genus of the Amphisbaenidae
[n] (classical mythology) a serpent with a head at each end of its body



Webster (1913) Definition: Am`phis*b[ae]"na, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?; ? on both
ends + ? to go.]
1. A fabled serpent with a head at each end, moving either
way. --Milton.

2. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of harmless lizards, serpentlike in
form, without legs, and with both ends so much alike that
they appear to have a head at each, and ability to move
either way. See Illustration in Appendix.

Note: The Gordius aquaticus, or hairworm, has been called
an amphisb[ae]na; but it belongs among the worms.

Synonyms: Amphisbaenia, genus Amphisbaena, genus Amphisbaenia

See Also: mythical creature, mythical monster, reptile genus, worm lizard

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