ἀμφίσβαινα

      Ancient Greek

      Etymology

      From ἀμφίς "on both sides" + βαίνω "I go"

      Pronunciation

      Noun

      ἀμφίσβαινα (genitive ἀμφισβαίνης) f, first declension; (amphisbaina)

      1. A kind of serpent which can go backwards or forwards
      2. Veins which run between the breast and generative organs

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