fiery serpent

noun

dracunculiasis

Meanings

nounthe fiery serpent

Origin

From an apparent reference to the condition in the Bible.

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fiery serpent. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fiery%20serpent

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