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Definition of pythonoid in US English:

pythonoid

noun

Zoology
rare

  • A snake of this form or group.

Origin

Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From scientific Latin Python + -oid, after scientific Latin Pythonoidea, group name.

Pronunciation

pythonoid

/ˈpʌɪθənɔɪd/