serpentine

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With that as the framework from which “House of Ashur” operates, Tarabay understands the eternal allure of the gladiator as opposed to the serpentine psychological maneuvering of Roman senators.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2025

His serpentine plot flows to a natural yet shocking conclusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

The stone, set in a serpentine ring, once belonged to Rachel Lambert Mellon, better known as Bunny Mellon, a US horticulturalist, philanthropist and art collector.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

“And she starts singing this song, which sounded very serpentine, like if a snake was able to sing,” Brown says.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

A plumed, two-legged winged creature with a serpentine body, the Occamy may reach a length of fifteen feet.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling