a. 蛇的, 层层卷绕的, 阴险的, 迂回的

n. 蛇纹石, 弯弯曲曲之物

vi. 蜿蜒

vt. 使迂回曲折地行进

[化] 鲍文玉; 蛇纹岩

[医] 蛇根硷(获自蛇根木); 蛇纹石

[ adj ]
resembling a serpent in form
<adj.all>
a serpentine wallsnaky ridges in the sand

Serpentine \Ser"pen*tine\, a. [L. serpentinus: cf. F.
serpentin.]
Resembling a serpent; having the shape or qualities of a
serpent; subtle; winding or turning one way and the other,
like a moving serpent; anfractuous; meandering; sinuous;
zigzag; as, serpentine braid.

Thy shape
Like his, and color serpentine. --Milton.


Serpentine \Ser"pen*tine\, n. [Cf. (for sense 1) F. serpentine,
(for sense 2) serpentin.]
1. (Min.) A mineral or rock consisting chiefly of the hydrous
silicate of magnesia. It is usually of an obscure green
color, often with a spotted or mottled appearance
resembling a serpent's skin. Precious, or noble,
serpentine is translucent and of a rich oil-green color.

Note: Serpentine has been largely produced by the alteration
of other minerals, especially of chrysolite.

2. (Ordnance) A kind of ancient cannon.


Serpentine \Ser"pen*tine\, v. i.
To serpentize. [R.] --Lyttleton.