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dragonlike

drag·on
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [drag-uh n]
    • /ˈdræg ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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".

dragonlike usage trend in Literature

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