Definitions for amphisbaena

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amphisbaena am·phis·bae·na

Spelling: [am-fuh s-bee-nuh]

IPA: /ˌæm fəsˈbi nə/

Amphisbaena is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 23 points.

You can make 711 anagrams from letters in amphisbaena (aaabehimnps).

Definitions for amphisbaena

noun

1. any of numerous worm lizards of the genus Amphisbaena.
2. Classical Mythology. a serpent having a head at each end of its body and the ability to move forward or backward.

Origin of amphisbaena

1350-1400; Middle English amphibena New Latin, Latin Greek amphísbaina a serpent that moves forward or backward, equivalent to amphís both ways + baín(ein) to go + -a noun suffix

Examples for amphisbaena

The amphisbaena, supposed to have a head at each end and move either way.