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Pronunciation : Ser"pen*tine
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. serpentinus: cf. F. serpentin.]
Definition : Defn: Resembling a serpent; having the shape or qualities of a serpent; subtle; winding or turning one way and the other, like a moving serpent; anfractuous; meandering; sinuous; zigzag; as, serpentine braid. Thy shape Like his, and color serpentine. Milton.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Ser"pen*tine
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. (for sense 1) F. serpentine, (for sense 2) serpentin.]
Definition : 1. (Min.)

Defn: A mineral or rock consisting chiefly of the hydrous silicate of magnesia. It is usually of an obscure green color, often with a spotted or mottled appearance resembling a serpent's skin. Precious, or noble, serpentine is translucent and of a rich oil-green color.

Note: Serpentine has been largely produced by the alteration of other minerals, especially of chrysolite.

2. (Ordnance)

Defn: A kind of ancient cannon.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Ser"pen*tine
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To serpentize. [R.] Lyttleton.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913