'Python' definitions:
Definition of 'python'
(from WordNet)
noun
Large Old World boas
noun
A soothsaying spirit or a person who is possessed by such a spirit
noun
(Greek mythology) dragon killed by Apollo at Delphi
Definition of 'Python'
From: GCIDE
- Python \Py"thon\, n. [NL., fr. L. Python the serpent slain near Delphi by Apollo, Gr. ?.]
- 1. (Zool.) Any species of very large snakes of the genus Python, and allied genera, of the family Pythonid[ae]. They are nearly allied to the boas. Called also {rock snake}. [1913 Webster]
- Note: 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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A diviner by spirits. "[Manasses] observed omens, and appointed pythons." --4 Kings xxi. 6 (Douay version). [1913 Webster]