Definition of "amphisbaena" []

• A mythical serpent having a head at each end of its body. (noun)

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• "The amphisbaena is a two-headed lizard or serpent."
• "As bestiary.ca notes, the term "amphisbaena" is now applied to a group of reptiles, the so-called "worm lizards"."
• "Pliny the Elder was clearly terrified of it, stating, "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.""