python
UK: ˈpaɪθən | US: ˈpaɪθɑːn
n. 1. A large, nonvenomous constricting snake found in tropical regions.
n. 2. (Computing) A high-level, general-purpose programming language known for its readability and versatility.
n. 3. (Greek mythology) A monstrous serpent or dragon slain by Apollo at Delphi.
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The word "python" traces back to Greek Python (Πύθων), the name of the mythical serpent slain by Apollo near Delphi. The serpent’s corpse was said to have rotted (pyth- meaning "to rot" in Greek), giving the location its name Pytho (later Delphi). The zoological term "python" was adopted in the 19th century for large constrictor snakes, while the programming language "Python" (created in 1989) humorously references the Monty Python comedy troupe, not the serpent.
The Burmese python is one of the largest snake species in the world.
Python is widely used in data science due to its simplicity and powerful libraries.
In mythology, Apollo defeated Python to claim the oracle at Delphi.
She learned to code in Python to automate her workflow.
The rainforest echoed with the slithering sound of a python moving through the undergrowth.