ophidian vs ophite

ophidian

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

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

ophite

adj
  • Serpent-like; ophidian. 

noun
  • Any of various rocks having snake-like markings, such as a mottled greenish porphyry. 

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