drag·on
 dragon
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- pronunciation:
- drae
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History, Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a mythical animal that is usu. depicted as a monstrous, winged, fire-breathing reptile with claws and a long tail, often acting as a guardian of a place, treasure, or the like.
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| definition 2: |
a fiercely vigilant person, esp. one who controls access to another person, place, information, or the like.
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| related words: |
monster |
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Dragon comes from an ancient Greek word that means "the one with the deadly glance."