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dragon

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdræɡən/

Forms: dragons

dragon means: An imaginary large animal with scales, wings, and a long tail, often able to breathe fire.

noun

FIRE MONSTERA2

An imaginary large animal with scales, wings, and a long tail, often able to breathe fire.

  • The dragon breathed fire.
  • A knight fought two dragons near the castle.
  • The story’s dragon guarded a hidden treasure.

Similar words: drake, lindworm, worm, wyrm

Common phrases: fire dragon, slay a dragon

ASIAN MYTHB2

An imaginary long, snake-like animal in Asian stories, often linked with good luck and power.

  • A golden dragon decorated the temple.
  • The dragon brought rain in the old story.
  • Dancers carried a long dragon through the streets.

Similar words: drake, lindworm, worm, wyrm

Common phrases: Chinese dragon, dragon dance

LARGE LIZARDB2

A large lizard, especially the kind that lives on the Indonesian island of Komodo.

  • We saw a Komodo dragon at the zoo.
  • These dragons hunt deer on the island.
  • The guide warned us to stay away from the dragon.

Similar words: Komodo dragon

Common phrases: Komodo dragon, wild dragon

CHINAC2

A name used as a symbol for China and its power.

  • The article describes China as a rising dragon.
  • The dragon expanded its influence through trade.
  • The writer pictured the Chinese empire as a sleeping dragon.

Similar words: China

Common phrases: Chinese dragon, awakening dragon

Questions about dragon

What does dragon mean?

An imaginary large animal with scales, wings, and a long tail, often able to breathe fire.

What is dragon in other languages?

Türkçe: ejderha · Español: dragón · Français: dragon · Deutsch: Drache · Italiano: drago · 日本語: ドラゴン

How do you pronounce dragon?

It is pronounced /ˈdræɡən/.

How do you use dragon in a sentence?

The dragon breathed fire. A knight fought two dragons near the castle.

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