Category:Python

Py"thon, n. Etym: [nl., fr. L. Python the serpent slain near delphi By apollo, gr.

1. (zoöl.)

Defn: any species of very large snakes of the genus python, and Allied genera, of the family pythonidæ. They are nearly allied to the Boas. Called also rock snake.

Note: the pythons have small pelvic bones, or anal spurs, two rows of Subcaudal scales, and pitted labials. They are found in africa, asia, And the east indies.

2. A diviner by spirits. "[manasses] observed omens, and appointed Pythons." 4 kings xxi. 6 (douay version).