dragon

Pronunciation

• enPR: drăg'ən, IPA ^(key): /ˈdrægən/
• SAMPA: /"dr{g@n/

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Noun

Singular dragon

Plural dragons

1. (Western) A mythical animal, usually reptile-like, with leathery wings like a bat, claws like a lion, scaly skin and a long tail, and breathes fire.
   • Synonym: firedrake

   The prince had to kill a dragon before he could rescue the princess.

2. (Eastern) A large snake-like creature with the eyes of a rabbit, the horns of an ox, and the claws of a tiger.
3. A large reptile, especially a Komodo dragon.

Related words

• dragonfly
• Komodo dragon
• snapdragon

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  An Asian dragon
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  The flag of Wales has a dragon on it
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  A dragon in a parade