large Old World boas
"The massive snake coiled around the tree was a python, not a constrictor from North America."
a soothsaying spirit or a person who is possessed by such a spirit
"The shaman warned that if he ignored the python, the village would be struck by misfortune."
(Greek mythology) dragon killed by Apollo at Delphi
"In Greek mythology, Apollo slew the sacred python that guarded his oracle at Delphi."
Any member of the comedy troupe Monty Python: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones or Michael Palin.
"The python slowly coiled around its prey to suffocate it before swallowing whole."
A type of large constricting snake.
In plain English: A python is a very large and dangerous snake that lives mostly on land but can also swim well in water.
"The friendly python was sleeping in its cage at the zoo."
The earth-dragon of Delphi, represented as a serpent, killed by Apollo.
"According to Greek mythology, the god Apollo slew the python, an earth-dragon that guarded the oracle at Delphi."
The word python comes from Ancient Greek, originally referring to a serpent associated with the site of Delphi and derived from a verb meaning "to rot." In modern usage, it refers to both this mythical creature and the famous comedy troupe that inspired the programming language named after them.