dragon

Pronunciation

• enPR: drăg'ən
• IPA: /ˈdrægən/
• SAMPA: /"dr{g@n/
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Noun

Singular dragon

Plural dragons

1. A monster in legends.
   1. (Western) A large animal, usually reptile-like, with leathery wings like a bat, claws like a lion, scaly skin and a long tail, and breathes fire.

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

   2. (Eastern) A large snake-like lizard with the eyes of a hare, the horns of a stag, and the claws of a tiger.
2. A large reptile, especially a Komodo dragon.
3. The constellation (group of stars) also called Draco.

Related words

• dragonfly
• Komodo dragon
• snapdragon

Gallery

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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