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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDragon
/ˈdræɡ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A mythical monster resembling a giant reptile, usually winged and breathing fire.
"In the legend, the brave knight fought the fierce dragon to save the kingdom."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old French dragon, originating from Latin draco (meaning serpent, huge fish), which comes from Ancient Greek drākōn (drákōn), from the verb derkesthai (meaning 'to see clearly' or 'flash'). Historically applied to large serpents and mythical reptilian monsters, evolving over centuries into the iconic fire-breathing fantasy creature.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dragon" is said worldwide
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dragon
Transliteration: dragon
"Le dragon crache du feu dans les contes de fées."
Drache
Transliteration: Drache
"Der Drache bewacht den vergrabenen Schatz."
drago
Transliteration: drago
"Il drago vola alto sopra le montagne."
dragón
Transliteration: dragón
"El caballero derrotó al temible dragón."
dragão
Transliteration: dragão
"O dragão soltou fogo pela boca."
अजगर
Transliteration: ajgar
"कहानियों में अजगर बहुत शक्तिशाली होते हैं।"
龙
Transliteration: lóng
"中国传统文化中有很多关于龙的故事。"
용
Transliteration: yong
"옛날 이야기 속에서 용은 하늘을 날아다닙니다."
ドラゴン
Transliteration: doragon
"そのファンタジー小説にはドラゴンが登場します。"
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