noun
dragon
DRA-guhn
noun
1
A mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.
"The knight set out to slay the dragon."
2
In East Asian mythology, a long, serpentine, generally benevolent creature associated with power and good fortune.
"The dragon dance is a highlight of the Lunar New Year parade."
3
(Informal) A fierce, intimidating woman.
"His boss was an absolute dragon in meetings."
How to Use Dragon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA legendary giant serpent-like beast, often depicted breathing fire in Western stories or as a lucky symbol in Eastern culture.
Common pairings
slay a dragon
dragon's breath
year of the dragon
Word Forms
dragons plural, dragons plural
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Etymology
From Old French dragon, from Latin draco, from Ancient Greek drakon, "a huge serpent."