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pitone
a large tropical snake that is non-venomous and kills its prey by squeezing it
Esempi
The python slithered silently through the underbrush, its muscular body undulating with graceful ease.
Il pitone strisciava silenziosamente attraverso il sottobosco, il suo corpo muscoloso ondeggiava con grazia e facilità.
With a flick of its tongue, the python tasted the air, sensing the presence of potential prey nearby.
Con un movimento della lingua, il pitone assaporò l'aria, percependo la presenza di possibili prede nelle vicinanze.
02
a dragon or serpent slain by Apollo at Delphi
Esempi
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
Esempi
The oracle was considered a python, delivering messages from the gods.
In ancient Greece, a python could enter a trance to prophesy.
