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Explore Amphisbaena through 2 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Amphisbaena in a sentence

Amphisbaena meaning

  1. A mythical serpent having a head at each end of its body, able to move in either direction.
  2. A member of a genus of lizards, native to the Americas, having extremities which are very similar.

Synonyms of Amphisbaena

mythical monster mythical creature genus amphisbaena amphisbaenia genus amphisbaenia reptile genus

Related words

Other words often associated with Amphisbaena or its synonyms:

monster genus

Using Amphisbaena

  • The main meaning on this page is: A mythical serpent having a head at each end of its body, able to move in either direction. | A member of a genus of lizards, native to the Americas, having extremities which are very similar.
  • Useful related words include: mythical monster, mythical creature, genus amphisbaena, amphisbaenia.
  • In the example corpus, amphisbaena often appears in combinations such as: the amphisbaena.

Context around Amphisbaena

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 38 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 0 middle, 0 end
  • Sentence types: 2 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

century 1×

Sentence patterns with Amphisbaena

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

15th century amphisbaena on a 1× buckinghamshire the amphisbaena has a 1× of the amphisbaena one could 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

appearance a 15th 1× by eating the 1×

Common sentence endings:

heart and mind 1× of one mouth 1×

Words around Amphisbaena

Just before it in the word index:

amphipolis 13 amphipods 2 amphipod 4 amphiphilic 4 amphiphiles 2 amphiphile 2

Just after it in the word index:

amphitheater 157 amphitheaters 15 amphitheatre 103 amphitheatres 7 amphitheatrum 3 amphitruo 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aabb 4 aabria 4 aacha 4 aacta 4 aadu 4 aafmaa 4

Corpus analysis for Amphisbaena

  • In this selection, "amphisbaena" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 38 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, century stand out and add context to how "amphisbaena" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 15th century amphisbaena on a and buckinghamshire the amphisbaena has a. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "amphisbaena" sits close to words such as aabb, aabria and aacha, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with amphisbaena

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

By eating the meat of the amphisbaena, one could supposedly attract many lovers of the opposite sex, and slaying one during the full moon could give power to one who is pure of heart and mind. (36 words)

Appearance A 15th-century amphisbaena on a misericord in Buckinghamshire The amphisbaena has a twin head, that is one at the tail end as well, as though it were not enough for poison to be poured out of one mouth. (40 words)

Longer example sentences

Appearance A 15th-century amphisbaena on a misericord in Buckinghamshire The amphisbaena has a twin head, that is one at the tail end as well, as though it were not enough for poison to be poured out of one mouth. (40 words)

By eating the meat of the amphisbaena, one could supposedly attract many lovers of the opposite sex, and slaying one during the full moon could give power to one who is pure of heart and mind. (36 words)

Example sentences (2)

Appearance A 15th-century amphisbaena on a misericord in Buckinghamshire The amphisbaena has a twin head, that is one at the tail end as well, as though it were not enough for poison to be poured out of one mouth.

By eating the meat of the amphisbaena, one could supposedly attract many lovers of the opposite sex, and slaying one during the full moon could give power to one who is pure of heart and mind.

Common combinations with amphisbaena

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "amphisbaena" in a sentence?
An example: "Appearance A 15th-century amphisbaena on a misericord in Buckinghamshire The amphisbaena has a twin head, that is one at the tail end as well, as though it were not enough for poison to be poured out of one mouth." This page contains 2 example sentences with the word "amphisbaena" from authentic English texts.
What does "amphisbaena" mean?
Amphisbaena means: A mythical serpent having a head at each end of its body, able to move in either direction.
What are synonyms of "amphisbaena"?
Common synonyms of "amphisbaena" include: mythical monster, mythical creature, genus amphisbaena, amphisbaenia, genus amphisbaenia, reptile genus.
How many example sentences with "amphisbaena" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 2 example sentences with "amphisbaena", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.