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Definition of amethystine python
amethystine python
Plural:amethystine pythons
amethystine python Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, non-venomous constrictor snake (Simalia amethistina, family Pythonidae) native to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and northern Australia, characterized by its impressive length and the iridescent, purplish sheen of its scales.
Example
"During our trek through the Queensland rainforest, we were fortunate enough to spot a massive amethystine python coiled high in the canopy."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name derives from the iridescent, purplish sheen of the snake's scales, resembling the gemstone amethyst, combined with 'python', tracing back to the mythical Greek serpent Pythōn.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amethystine python. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amethystine python