DRAGON Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster


The Merriam-Webster dictionary entry for "dragon" details various definitions, from a huge serpent to a formidable person or thing.
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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

4

capitalized : draco

5

: something or someone formidable or baneful

dragonish adjective
Last Updated: 2 Jul 2025 - Updated example sentences

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