dragon

drag-on · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A mythical creature typically depicted as a large, winged, fire-breathing reptile.

  2. 2.

    (informal) A fierce or intimidating person, especially a woman.

  3. 3.

    A large lizard, especially the Komodo dragon.

Forms

plural: dragons

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    chase the dragon — to smoke heroin (slang)
  • •
    slay the dragon — to overcome a major challenge
  • •
    dragon lady — a domineering or intimidating woman

Related words

See also: dragons, serpent
Synonyms: serpent, wyrm

Etymology

From Old French dragon, from Latin draco, from Greek drakon ("serpent, giant seafish"). The word is related to derkesthai ("to see clearly"), possibly referring to the creature's legendary keen sight.