Ophidian

o-fid′i-an, n. one of the true serpents, in which the ribs are the only organs of locomotion.— adjs. Ophid′ian , Ophid′ious , pertaining to serpents: having the nature of a serpent.— ns. Ophidiā′rium , a place where serpents are confined; Ophiog′raphy , the description of serpents; Ophiol′ater , a serpent-worshipper.— adj. Ophiol′atrous .— n. Ophiol′atry , serpent-worship.— adjs. Ophiolog′ic , -al .— ns. Ophiol′ogist , one versed in ophiology; Ophiol′ogy , the study of serpents; Oph′iomancy , divination by serpents.— adjs. Ophiomor′phic , Ophiomor′pho us , having the form of a serpent; Ophioph′agous , feeding on serpents.— n. Oph′ite , one of a Gnostic sect who worshipped the serpent. [Gr. ophidion , dim. of ophis , opheōs , a serpent.]