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Ophidia

Pronunciation: /ɒˈfɪdɪə/
Definition of Ophidia

noun

Zoology
  • a group of reptiles which comprises the snakes. Also called Serpentes.
    • Suborder Ophidia, order Squamata

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek ophis, ophid- 'snake'

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