Python
01
pyton, pytonorm
a large tropical snake that is non-venomous and kills its prey by squeezing it
Exempel
The python slithered silently through the underbrush, its muscular body undulating with graceful ease.
Pytonormen slank tyst genom undervegetationen, dess muskulösa kropp vågade med graciös lätthet.
With a flick of its tongue, the python tasted the air, sensing the presence of potential prey nearby.
Med en slickande rörelse smakade pytonormen på luften och kände av närvaron av potentiellt byte i närheten.
02
a dragon or serpent slain by Apollo at Delphi
Exempel
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
Exempel
The oracle was considered a python, delivering messages from the gods.
In ancient Greece, a python could enter a trance to prophesy.
