dragon

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈdɹæɡən/
/ˈdɹæɡən/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A legendary serpentine or reptilian creature.

2 Definition

An animal of various species that resemble a dragon in appearance:

3 Definition

(with definite article, often capitalized) The constellation Draco.

4 Definition

A fierce and unpleasant woman; a harridan.

Example Sentences
  • She’s a bit of a dragon.
5 Definition

(with definite article, often capitalized) The (historical) Chinese empire or the People's Republic of China.

Example Sentences
  • Napoleon already warned of the awakening of the Dragon.
6 Definition

Something very formidable or dangerous.

7 Definition

A type of playing-tile (red dragon, green dragon, white dragon) in the game of mahjong.

8 Definition

A luminous exhalation from marshy ground, seeming to move through the air like a winged serpent.

9 Definition

A short musket hooked to a swivel attached to a soldier's belt; so called from a representation of a dragon's head at the muzzle.

10 Definition

A background process similar to a daemon.

11 Definition

A variety of carrier pigeon.