ophidioid

/ɒfɪˈdaɪɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or relating to snakes

“The ophidioid patterns on the designer’s dress caught the fashion critics’ attention.”

2. noun

a type of snake-like fish

“The museum displayed an ophidioid fossil from the ancient era.”

3. noun

a genus of extinct, snake-like reptiles

“The paleontologist studied the ophidioid fossils to learn about their evolution.”

Synonyms

  • reptilian
  • serpentine

Antonyms

  • avian
  • mammalian