Dragon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɹæɡən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dragon is a noun meaning A legendary serpentine or reptilian creature.
Meaning
A legendary serpentine or reptilian creature.
More Meanings
- An animal of various species that resemble a dragon in appearance:
- (astronomy, with definite article, often capitalized) The constellation Draco.
- (derogatory) A fierce and unpleasant woman.
- (UK, slang, rare, derogatory) An unattractive woman.
- (with definite article, often capitalized) The (historical) Chinese empire or the People's Republic of China.
- (figurative) Something very formidable or dangerous.
- (mahjong) A class of playing tiles consisting of three types: white dragons, green dragons, and red dragons.
Example Sentences
She’s a bit of a dragon.
Napoleon already warned of the awakening of the Dragon.
My father compounded with my mother vnder the Dragons taile, and my nativity was vnder Vrsa Maior.
Many of the postmaster functions are actually handled by computer software such as dragons and mailer daemons.
Word Forms
- dragons
Synonyms for dragon
Depending on context, synonyms include harridan, bitch, brim, brimstone, cat, crow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include firedrake, tartar, lung, sai, lava, nong.
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