"cerastes" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /səˈɹæstiːz/ Forms: cerastae [plural]
Etymology: Ancient Greek κεράστης (kerástēs) Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|κεράστης}} Ancient Greek κεράστης (kerástēs) Head templates: {{en-noun|cerastae}} cerastes (plural cerastae)
  1. (mythology) A very flexible horned serpent in Greek legend, said to have no spine and to hide its head in the sand awaiting prey. Categories (topical): Mythology
    Sense id: en-cerastes-en-noun-TXw73XUu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

Inflected forms

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