• (a.) Pertaining to the Selenoglypha. See Ophidia. • (n.) One of the Selenoglypha.
So·le'no·glyph adjective (Zoology) Pertaining to the Selenoglypha. See Ophidia . -- noun One of the Selenoglypha. 
a solenoglyphic snake. A venomous snake that has moveable fangs, which fold up against the roof of the mouth when not in use. Viperid and Crotalid snakes are solenoglyphic.
solenoglyph, solenoglyphous A venomous snake belonging to a group characterized by extra venom glands and grooved fangs which can be retracted.