Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun serpent

3 senses of serpent

Sense 1
snake, serpent, ophidian -- (limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous)
       => diapsid, diapsid reptile -- (reptile having a pair of openings in the skull behind each eye)

Sense 2
serpent -- (a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited)
       => firework, pyrotechnic -- ((usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.)

Sense 3
serpent -- (an obsolete bass cornet; resembles a snake)
       => cornet, horn, trumpet, trump -- (a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves)