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python
a large tropical snake that is non-venomous and kills its prey by squeezing it
Exemples
The python slithered silently through the underbrush, its muscular body undulating with graceful ease.
Le python glissait silencieusement à travers les broussailles, son corps musclé ondulant avec une grâce aisée.
With a flick of its tongue, the python tasted the air, sensing the presence of potential prey nearby.
D'un mouvement de sa langue, le python a goûté l'air, sentant la présence d'une proie potentielle à proximité.
02
a dragon or serpent slain by Apollo at Delphi
Exemples
According to legend, Apollo killed the Python at Delphi.
The priestess of Delphi told stories of the Python.
03
a prophetic spirit or person believed to be inspired or possessed by such a spirit
Exemples
The oracle was considered a python, delivering messages from the gods.
In ancient Greece, a python could enter a trance to prophesy.
