python
UK[ˈpaɪθən]US[ˈpaɪθɑːn]
n
A large, non-venomous snake found in Africa, Asia, and Australia, that kills its prey by squeezing it.
n
A high-level, general-purpose programming language known for its clear syntax and readability.
Etymology
The word 'python' entered English in the late 16th century via Latin from the Greek 'Puthōn', the name of a monstrous serpent slain by Apollo near Delphi. In Greek mythology, this serpent was said to be the guardian of the oracle at Delphi before Apollo's arrival. The name was subsequently applied by European naturalists to the large constricting snakes of the Old World. The modern programming language, created by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s, was named after the British comedy series 'Monty Python's Flying Circus', reflecting the creator's aim for a language that was fun to use.
Analysis
The word 'python' is a simplex loanword from Greek. It does not contain separable morphemes in its modern English spelling.
Examples
The reticulated python is one of the longest snake species in the world.
Python has become one of the most popular languages for data science and machine learning.
He used a simple Python script to automate the repetitive task.