Slytherin en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈslɪðəɹɪn/
Etymology
Coined by English author J. K. Rowling, presumably from slither (verb) + -in (variant of -en (“pertaining to”)) or -ing (“belonging to; of the kind of”).
Meanings
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A person having traits associated with Slytherin house from the Harry Potter series, including ambition, cunning, or an affinity for snakes or the colours green and silver.
“You know, there are colors beyond black and green. You're not a Slytherin.”
2012, Molly Harper, My Bluegrass Baby, Pocket Star Books, published 2012, →ISBN, page 57:I'll admit, this place creeps me out, but Slytherins out there will enjoy viewing (and holding) over 50 types of snakes and reptiles, including bearded dragons, horned frogs, and tarantulas.
2013, Michele Bigley, Explorer's Guide Northern California, The Countryman Press, published 2013, →ISBN, page 409:“It's too bad your Slytherin brother can't be persuaded to tell the truth to Will,” Annabeth mused. “Not unless there's something in it for him.”
2013, Tracey Solheim, Foolish Games, Berkley, published 2013, →ISBN:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slytherins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Hufflepuff · Gryffindor · Ravenclaw
Deriveds
Translations (16)
fr Serpentard (Harry Potter house) · pt Sonserina (Harry Potter house) · fi Luihuinen (Harry Potter house) · ja スリザリン (Harry Potter house) · cs Zmijozelan (Harry Potter house) · cmn 斯萊特林 /斯莱特林 (Harry Potter house) · ru слизеринец (person having traits associated with the house) · ru Сли́зерин (Harry Potter house) · nl Zwadderaar (Harry Potter house) · hu Mardekár (Harry Potter house) · it Serpeverde (Harry Potter house) · cs Zmijozelák (Harry Potter house) · cmn 史萊哲林 /史莱哲林 (Harry Potter house) · pl Ślizgon (Harry Potter house) · hi नागशक्ति (Harry Potter house) · he סלית׳רין (Harry Potter house)