What is another word for ophidians?

Pronunciation: [ɒfˈɪdi͡ənz] (IPA)

'Ophidians' is a word that refers to any snake of the Serpentes suborder, which includes thousands of different species. Synonyms for 'ophidians' include 'snakes,' 'serpents,' 'reptiles,' 'vipers,' and 'cobras.' These synonyms refer to snakes' distinct characteristics of elongated bodies, lack of limbs, and ability to slither. While 'ophidians' may be a lesser-known term, referring to snakes by any of these synonyms is sure to be universally understood. From hissing vipers to venomous cobras, this diverse group of animals has captivated humans for centuries, whether through fear, fascination, or wonder.

What are the hypernyms for Ophidians?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    reptiles, cold-blooded animals, animals with backbones.

Usage examples for Ophidians

If the less perfect ophidians, or snakes, which now abound on the earth had taken the lead in those ancient days among the land reptiles, and the Deinosaurians had been contemporary with Man, there can be no doubt that the progressionist would have seized upon this fact with unfeigned satisfaction as confirmatory of his views.
"The Antiquity of Man"
Charles Lyell
They never winked, for ophidians have no movable eyelids, but kept up an awful fixed stare.
"Nature's Serial Story"
E. P. Roe
Then there are the ophidians, the Jews, the Greeks, the Armenians....
"Cæsar or Nothing"
Pío Baroja Baroja

Related words: ophidian, snakes, serpents, snake, reptile, amphibian

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