dragonroot

drag·on·root

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [drag-uh n-root, -roo t]
- /ˈdræg ənˌrut, -ˌrʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [drag-uh n-root, -roo t]
- /ˈdræg ənˌrut, -ˌrʊt/

Definitions of dragonroot word

noun dragonroot a mythical monster generally represented as a huge, winged reptile with crested head and enormous claws and teeth, and often spouting fire. 1
noun dragonroot Archaic. a huge serpent or snake. 1
noun dragonroot Bible. a large animal, possibly a large snake or crocodile. 1
noun dragonroot the dragon, Satan. 1
noun dragonroot a fierce, violent person. 1
noun dragonroot a very watchful and strict woman. 1

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Origin of dragonroot

First appearance:

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

First recorded in 1615-25; dragon + root1

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Parts of speech for Dragonroot

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dragonroot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

dragonroot usage trend in Literature

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