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Serpens Caput

Serpens Caput proper noun: the western half of the northern constellation Serpens, said to resemble a snake. It is said to represent the head end of the snake.

Proper noun

Serpens Caput

  1. The western half of the northern constellation Serpens, said to resemble a snake. It is said to represent the head end of the snake.

Origin of Serpens Caput

Pseudo-Latin from Latin serpēns (“snake”) + caput (“head”). As genitive is often mentioned Serpentis Capitis and as translation is mentioned Serpent's Head (rarely Head of the Snake).

Questions about Serpens Caput

What does Serpens Caput mean?
Serpens Caput means the western half of the northern constellation Serpens, said to resemble a snake. It is said to represent the head end of the snake.
What part of speech is Serpens Caput?
Serpens Caput is a proper noun.

Words near Serpens Caput in the dictionary

  1. Serpe
  2. serpech
  3. serpeches
  4. Serpell
  5. Serpens
  6. Serpens Caput
  7. Serpens Cauda
  8. serpent
  9. serpent cucumber
  10. serpent cucumbers
  11. serpent eagle

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