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Definition of ophiolatry in English:

ophiolatry

Pronunciation /ˌɒfɪˈɒlətri/

noun

  • The worship of serpents; also (rarely) as a count noun.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Cotton Mather (1663–1728), minister in America and author. From ophio- + -latry.