noun
loong
luung
noun
1
A Chinese dragon, a legendary serpentine creature associated with power and good fortune.
"A golden loong was carved above the temple entrance."
How to Use Loong
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe traditional Chinese dragon, as distinct from Western dragons.
Word Forms
loong plural, loongs plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin lóng ("dragon"); the spelling "loong" is used to keep it distinct from the English word "long."