Plural of serpent
regular plural
The plural of serpent is serpents.
Forms of serpent
| Singular | serpent /ˈsɜːpənt/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | serpents |
| Countable | countable |
Serpents in a sentence
- Like the contemporary urban myth, tales of stomach frogs and "bosom serpents" persisted because they have truthiness.2013, Mary Roach, chapter 8, in Gulp. From the entry truthiness
- Winged, feathered serpents of considerable size and power, the couatl seeks to defend its territory against all invaders.2012, Timothy Groves, The Book Of Creatures, page 44. From the entry couatl
- She meets sirens and sea serpents and hidebehinds, wicked kings and repulsive recluses, capitalist magicians and seven-league boots and magic pomegranates.1984, John Wood Campbell, editor, Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact. From the entry hidebehind
- Many savages believe that by annually casting their skins serpents and other animals renew their youth and live for ever.1918, James George Frazer, Folk-Lore In The Old Testament, volume 1, page 50. From the entry cast
- Their protagonists are strange beings created by the ardent popular fancy, Baba-Iaga, serpents with six or twelve heads, stags, horses, etc.1912, A[urelio] Palmieri, “Russia”, in Charles G[eorge] Herbermann, Edward A[loysius] Pace, Condé B[enoist] Pallen, Thomas J[oseph]…. From the entry Baba-Iaga
Meaning of serpent
- noun A snake.
- noun A snake-like creature, such as a sea serpent.
- noun A person who is subtle, malicious, treacherous, or deceiving.
Questions about the plural of serpent
- What is the plural of serpent?
- The plural of serpent is serpents.
- Is serpent countable?
- Serpent is a countable noun.
Source and license
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