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Noun: amphisbaena (amphisbaenae)  ,am-fis'bee-nu
  1. (classical mythology) a serpent with a head at each end of its body
Noun: Amphisbaena
  1. Type genus of the Amphisbaenidae
    - genus Amphisbaena, Amphisbaenia, genus Amphisbaenia

Derived forms: amphisbaenae

Type of: mythical creature, mythical monster, reptile genus

Encyclopedia: Amphisbaena