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noun greek

amphisbaena

gen. amphisbae · gender feminine · decl. 1st
= ἀμφίσβαινα
a kind of serpent in Libya which can move either backwards or forwards
a kind of serpent in Libya which can move either backwards or forwards, Plin. 8, 23, 35, § 85; Luc. 9, 719.
Perseus ID: n2330 Key: amphisbaena