Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [drag-uh n]
- /ˈdræg ən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [drag-uh n]
- /ˈdræg ən/
Definitions of dragonlike word
- noun dragonlike a mythical monster generally represented as a huge, winged reptile with crested head and enormous claws and teeth, and often spouting fire. 1
- noun dragonlike Archaic. a huge serpent or snake. 1
- noun dragonlike Bible. a large animal, possibly a large snake or crocodile. 1
- noun dragonlike the dragon, Satan. 1
- noun dragonlike a fierce, violent person. 1
- noun dragonlike a very watchful and strict woman. 1
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Origin of dragonlike
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Old French < Latin dracōn- (stem of dracō) < Greek drákōn kind of serpent, probably orig. epithet, the (sharp-)sighted one, akin to dérkesthai to look
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Parts of speech for Dragonlike
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dragonlike popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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