pythic

/ˈpaɪθɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a python

“The pythic snake slithered silently through the grass.”

2. noun

A type of Egyptian column featuring intertwined carvings of the papyrus plant, the acanthus, and the lotus, often used to support the entablature.

“The ancient temple featured a pythic column that was a masterpiece of Greek architecture.”

Synonyms

  • pythonic
  • serpentine

Antonyms

  • arachnid
  • insectoid