python

[ pahy-thon, -thuhn ]

/ ˈpaɪ θɒn, -θən /

noun

any of several Old World boa constrictors of the subfamily Pythoninae, often growing to a length of more than 20 feet (6 meters): the Indian python, Python molurus, is endangered.

Origin of python

1580–90; <New Latin; special use of Python¹

Words nearby python

Pythiad, Pythian, Pythian Games, Pythias, pythogenic, python, Pythonesque, pythoness, pythonic, pyuria, pyx

Definition for python (2 of 4)

python²

[ pahy-thon, -thuhn ]

/ ˈpaɪ θɒn, -θən /

noun

a spirit or demon.

a person who is possessed by a spirit and prophesies by its aid.

Origin of python

1595–1605; <Late Greek pȳ́thōn; relation to Python¹ unclear

Definition for python (3 of 4)

Python¹

[ pahy-thon, -thuhn ]

/ ˈpaɪ θɒn, -θən /

noun Classical Mythology.

a large dragon who guarded the chasm at Delphi from which prophetic vapors emerged. He was finally killed by Apollo, who established his oracle on the site.

Origin of Python

1390–1400; Middle English, from Latin Pȳthōn, from Greek Pȳ́thōn

Definition for python (4 of 4)

Python²

[ pahy-thon ]

/ ˈpaɪ θɒn /

Digital Technology, Trademark.

an open-source, high-level programming language known for its readability and support for multiple programming styles, and, due to its many libraries, a large range of applications.

Origin of Python

coined in 1989 by Python's creator Guido van Rossum after the comedy troupe Monty Python

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Example sentences from the Web for python

The press release had stated that the show would feature “classic Python material with modern topical twists.”
Monty Python—Not Dead Yet|Tom Sykes|November 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
As Not the Nine o'Clock News, a spiritual successor to Python, once put it: “These men died for us – frequently.”
Why You're Wrong About Monty Python|Tom Doran|March 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
During one of his infamous animal interactions, Johnny Carson got up close and very personal with a Burmese python.
Johnny Carson’s Greatest Moments From Carnac to a Python Grapple|Brittany Jones-Cooper|May 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The president is at the end of this pig in the python of the cohorts, while I am at the front.
Obama's Head-in-the Sand Budget|John Batchelor|February 15, 2011|DAILY BEAST

My reverie is quickly interrupted: As I stuff the python into the bag, it spews out a variety of secretions.
How to Catch a Giant Python|Catharine Skipp|February 28, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Mr. Bennett felt, as every layman feels when arguing with a lawyer, as if he were in the coils of a python.
The Girl on the Boat|Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
Cradock thought they would kill him; although he did not know that even the python succumbs to them.
Cradock Nowell, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Richard Doddridge Blackmore
The python on the branch, I imagine, is often engaged in "cutting out."
All Men are Ghosts|L. P. Jacks
Nor is it an ignoble office to be thus shapers only of great thinkers' thoughts—Python interpreters to oracles.
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No 3, September, 1862|Various
At the end I perceived two figures standing as if in silent guard on each side of a door tapestried with the python's skin.
Prince Zaleski|M.P. Shiel

British Dictionary definitions for python (1 of 2)

python

/ (ˈpaɪθən) /

noun

any large nonvenomous snake of the family Pythonidae of Africa, S Asia, and Australia, such as Python reticulatus (reticulated python). They can reach a length of more than 20 feet and kill their prey by constriction

Derived forms of python

pythonic (paɪˈθɒnɪk), adjective

Word Origin for python

C16: New Latin, after Python

British Dictionary definitions for python (2 of 2)

Python

/ (ˈpaɪθən) /

noun

Greek myth a dragon, killed by Apollo at Delphi

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单词	python
释义	python ¹ [ pahy-thon, -thuhn ] / ˈpaɪ θɒn, -θən / noun any of several Old World boa constrictors of the subfamily Pythoninae, often growing to a length of more than 20 feet (6 meters): the Indian python, Python molurus, is endangered. Origin of python ¹ 1580–90; <New Latin; special use of Python¹ Words nearby python Pythiad, Pythian, Pythian Games, Pythias, pythogenic, python, Pythonesque, pythoness, pythonic, pyuria, pyx Definition for python (2 of 4) python² [ pahy-thon, -thuhn ] / ˈpaɪ θɒn, -θən / noun a spirit or demon. a person who is possessed by a spirit and prophesies by its aid. Origin of python ² 1595–1605; <Late Greek pȳ́thōn; relation to Python¹ unclear Definition for python (3 of 4) Python¹ [ pahy-thon, -thuhn ] / ˈpaɪ θɒn, -θən / noun Classical Mythology. a large dragon who guarded the chasm at Delphi from which prophetic vapors emerged. He was finally killed by Apollo, who established his oracle on the site. Origin of Python ¹ 1390–1400; Middle English, from Latin Pȳthōn, from Greek Pȳ́thōn Definition for python (4 of 4) Python² [ pahy-thon ] / ˈpaɪ θɒn / Digital Technology, Trademark. an open-source, high-level programming language known for its readability and support for multiple programming styles, and, due to its many libraries, a large range of applications. Origin of Python ² coined in 1989 by Python's creator Guido van Rossum after the comedy troupe Monty Python Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for python The press release had stated that the show would feature “classic Python material with modern topical twists.” Monty Python—Not Dead Yet\|Tom Sykes\|November 21, 2013\|DAILY BEAST As Not the Nine o'Clock News, a spiritual successor to Python, once put it: “These men died for us – frequently.” Why You're Wrong About Monty Python\|Tom Doran\|March 15, 2013\|DAILY BEAST During one of his infamous animal interactions, Johnny Carson got up close and very personal with a Burmese python. Johnny Carson’s Greatest Moments From Carnac to a Python Grapple\|Brittany Jones-Cooper\|May 7, 2012\|DAILY BEAST The president is at the end of this pig in the python of the cohorts, while I am at the front. Obama's Head-in-the Sand Budget\|John Batchelor\|February 15, 2011\|DAILY BEAST My reverie is quickly interrupted: As I stuff the python into the bag, it spews out a variety of secretions. How to Catch a Giant Python\|Catharine Skipp\|February 28, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Mr. Bennett felt, as every layman feels when arguing with a lawyer, as if he were in the coils of a python. The Girl on the Boat\|Pelham Grenville Wodehouse Cradock thought they would kill him; although he did not know that even the python succumbs to them. Cradock Nowell, Vol. 3 (of 3)\|Richard Doddridge Blackmore The python on the branch, I imagine, is often engaged in "cutting out." All Men are Ghosts\|L. P. Jacks Nor is it an ignoble office to be thus shapers only of great thinkers' thoughts—Python interpreters to oracles. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No 3, September, 1862\|Various At the end I perceived two figures standing as if in silent guard on each side of a door tapestried with the python's skin. Prince Zaleski\|M.P. Shiel British Dictionary definitions for python (1 of 2) python / (ˈpaɪθən) / noun any large nonvenomous snake of the family Pythonidae of Africa, S Asia, and Australia, such as Python reticulatus (reticulated python). They can reach a length of more than 20 feet and kill their prey by constriction Derived forms of python pythonic (paɪˈθɒnɪk), adjective Word Origin for python C16: New Latin, after Python British Dictionary definitions for python (2 of 2) Python / (ˈpaɪθən) / noun Greek myth a dragon, killed by Apollo at Delphi Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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