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Serpent vs Grenadine - What's the difference?

serpent | grenadine |

As nouns the difference between serpent and grenadine

is that serpent is a snake while grenadine is a cordial syrup made from pomegranates.

As a verb serpent

is to wind; to encircle.

serpent

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A snake.
  • (label) An obsolete wind instrument in the brass family, whose shape is suggestive of a snake ().
  • (label) A subtle, treacherous, malicious person.
  • A kind of firework with a serpentine motion.

    • Related terms

    * serpentine * Old Serpent

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (label) To wind; to encircle.
    • (Evelyn)

    See also

    * herpetology * lizard * reptile * snake

    Anagrams

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    grenadine

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A cordial syrup made from pomegranates.
  • A dilute drink made from such syrup.
  • A thin gauzy fabric of silk or wool, used for women's clothing.
  • (dated, formerly a trade name) A dyestuff consisting essentially of impure fuchsine.

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