ser·pen·tine
ˈsər-pən-ˌtēn
-ˌtīn
1
: of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
2
: subtly wily or tempting
3
a
: winding or turning one way and another
a serpentine road
b
: having a compound curve whose central curve is convex
serpentinely
adverb
: something that winds sinuously
ser·pen·tine
ˈsər-pən-ˌtēn
: a mineral or rock consisting essentially of a hydrous magnesium silicate usually having a dull green color and often a mottled appearance
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