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Ophite
Translation of "ophite" into Russian
ophite
Noun
UK
/ˈɒfaɪt/
US
/ˈoʊfaɪt/
ophite
ophites pl
The museum had a rare collection of ophite on display.
В музее была выставлена редкая коллекция офита.
Definitions
ophite
Noun
UK
/ˈɒfaɪt/
US
/ˈoʊfaɪt/
A type of rock, specifically a variety of diabase or dolerite, characterized by a particular texture where plagioclase feldspar crystals are intergrown with pyroxene crystals.
The geologist examined the ophite to determine its mineral composition.
A member of any of several early Gnostic sects that venerated the serpent as a symbol of divine wisdom.
An Ophite believed that the serpent in Eden had revealed hidden knowledge to humanity.
ophite
Adjective
UK
/ˈɒfaɪt/
US
/ˈoʊfaɪt/
Relating to, characteristic of, or associated with the Ophites.
The scholar analysed various Ophite texts preserved in Coptic.