AMPHISBAENA - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
(classical mythology) a serpent with a head at each end of its body
Categories: Mythical monster, Mythical creature
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
type genus of the Amphisbaenidae
Categories: Reptile genus
Synonyms
Genus amphisbaenia, Amphisbaenia, Amphisbaena, Genus amphisbaena
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "amphisbaena" comes from Ancient Greek ἀμφίσβαινα, which comes from Latin amphisbaena.
🧩 Fun Fact
Ancient Greek had multiple words for concepts English expresses with just one, showing different cultural priorities.