DRAGON Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Definitions of "Dragon"
The Merriam-Webster dictionary provides several definitions for the word "dragon," including:
- An archaic term for a huge serpent.
- A mythical creature, typically depicted as a monstrous, winged, scaly serpent or saurian with a crested head and large claws.
- A violent, combative, or very strict person.
- The word "Draco" (capitalized).
- Something or someone formidable or baneful.
Related Term
The entry also includes the related adjective "dragonish."
1
archaic : a huge serpent
2
: a mythical animal usually represented as a monstrous winged and scaly serpent or saurian with a crested head and enormous claws
3
: a violent, combative, or very strict person
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: something or someone formidable or baneful
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