"ophiolatry" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From ophio- + -latry, from Ancient Greek ὄφις (óphis, “snake”) and λατρεία (latreía, “worship”). Etymology templates: {{affix|en|ophio-|-latry}} ophio- + -latry, {{der|en|grc|ὄφις||snake}} Ancient Greek ὄφις (óphis, “snake”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ophiolatry (uncountable)
  1. snake worship Tags: uncountable Categories (lifeform): Snakes Hyponyms: Ophism

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