1. (classical mythology) a serpent with a head at each end of its body
   "The hero faced the challenge of defeating the amphisbaena in the labyrinth"

1. Type genus of the Amphisbaenidae
   - genus Amphisbaena, Amphisbaenia, genus Amphisbaenia

Derived forms: amphisbaenae

Type of: mythical creature, mythical monster, reptile genus

Encyclopedia: Amphisbaena