ophiolatry

[ of-ee-ol-uh-tree, oh-fee- ]

noun
  1. the worship of snakes.

Origin of ophiolatry

1
1860–65; <Greek óphi(s) snake + (id)olatry

Other words from ophiolatry

  • oph·i·ol·a·ter, noun
  • oph·i·ol·a·trous, adjective

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