Snake, a carnivorous reptile of the suborder serpentes In general, the term “snake” refers to any elongated, legless reptile, while “serpent” typically refers to a snake with a mythical or symbolic connotation However, the terms are often used interchangeably in common language, and both represent the slim, scaly creatures that slither on the ground. The meaning of serpent is a noxious creature that creeps, hisses, or stings. / ˈsɜr·pənt / add to word list a snake (definition of serpent from the cambridge academic content dictionary © cambridge university press) Serpents, also known as snakes, are a group of elongated, legless, carnivorous reptiles that belong to the suborder serpentes
They are found in almost every part of the world, except for antarctica, and have a diverse range of physical characteristics, behaviors, and ecological roles. Serpent in british english (ˈsɜːpənt ) noun 1 A literary or dialect word for snake There are 18 meanings listed in oed's entry for the noun serpent, three of which are labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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