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  • proper noun Greek mythology The earth-dragon of Delphi, represented as a serpent, killed by Apollo.
  • proper noun A programming language invented by Guido van Rossum, named after Monty Python.
  • proper noun informal The British comedy troupe Monty Python.
  • proper noun A member of Monty Python: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones or Michael Palin; referred to collectively as The Pythons.

Etymologies

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From Ancient Greek Πύθων (Puthōn), from Πυθώ (Pūthō), the early name of Delphi, from πυθώ (puthō, "to rot, to decay").

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