Amphisbaena
any of numerous worm lizards of the genus amphisbaena.
cl-ssical mythology. a serpent having a head at each end of its body and the ability to move forward or backward.
historical examples
the amphisbaena, supposed to have a head at each end and move either way.
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noun (pl) -nae (-niː), -nas
any worm lizard of the genus amphisbaena
(cl-ssical myth) a poisonous serpent having a head at each end and able to move forwards or backwards
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