# Serpens Caput

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. The western half of the northern constellation Serpens, said to resemble a snake. It is said to represent the head end of the snake.

## Etymology
Pseudo-Latin from Latin serpēns (“snake”) + caput (“head”). As genitive is often mentioned Serpentis Capitis and as translation is mentioned Serpent's Head (rarely Head of the Snake).

## Source
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