serpent
//ˈsɜːpənt//
Noun
serpentSingular
serpentsPlural
1
A large snake, especially one that is venomous or mythical.
In ancient myths, a fearsome serpent guarded the golden treasure.
2
A sly, treacherous, or deceitful person.
Be careful of him; he's a serpent who will betray you without hesitation.
3
In biblical and mythological contexts, a symbol of evil, temptation, or cunning.
In the Garden of Eden, the serpent tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit.