Definition of Amphisbaena

Am`phis`bae´na
n.1.A fabled serpent with a head at each end, moving either way.
2.(Zool.) A genus of harmless lizards, serpentlike in form, without legs, and with both ends so much alike that they appear to have a head at each, and ability to move either way. See Illustration in Appendix.


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classical mythology, mythical creature, mythical monster


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