cold-blooded vs ophidian

cold-blooded

adj
  • Of a type of horse: tall and muscular, usually good-natured and suitable for heavy work. 

  • Lacking emotion or compunction. 

  • Having an unregulated body temperature; ectothermic. 

ophidian

noun
  • Any species of the suborder Serpentes; a snake or serpent. 

adj
  • Of or pertaining to the suborder Serpentes; of, related to, or characteristic of a snake or serpent. 

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