one or other of the limbless vertebrates constituting the reptilian order Ophidia (characterized by a greatly elongated body, tapering tail, and smooth scaly integument), some species of which are noted for their venomous properties; an ophidian, a serpent. Also, in popular use, applied to some species of Lacerta, and to certain snake-like amphibians., pika rulja jalutu kehaga siueldes liikuv soomuseline roomaja, maolised - pika jalutu kerega siuglevalt liikuvate roomajate alamselts soomuseliste seltsist