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Webster 1913 Edition
Python
Py′thon
,Noun.
[NL., fr. L.
Python
the serpent slain near Delphi by Apollo, Gr. [GREEK].] 1.
(Zool.)
Any species of very large snakes of the genus
Python
, and allied genera, of the family Pythonidæ
. They are nearly allied to the boas. Called also rock snake
. ☞ The pythons have small pelvic bones, or anal spurs, two rows of subcaudal scales, and pitted labials. They are found in Africa, Asia, and the East Indies.
2.
A diviner by spirits.
“[Manasses] observed omens, and appointed pythons.” 4 Kings xxi. 6 (Douay version).