amphisbæna

/æmfɪsˈbiːnə/

A form of amphisbaena — A mythical serpent having a head at each end of its body, able to move in either direction.

Meanings

nounamphisbæna (plural amphisbænæ or amphisbænas)

plural amphisbænæ · plural amphisbænas

  1. alternativeAlternative form of amphisbaena.
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