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Dragon Definition & Meaning

dragon
noun
  1. a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
  2. a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman
  3. a faint constellation twisting around the north celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus
  4. any of several small tropical Asian lizards capable of gliding by spreading winglike membranes on each side of the body

"Dragon" in song lyrics

See how dragon is used in real songs:

  • "blow ya back in like a rogue assassin or komodo dragon"
    7L & Esoteric — Precision
  • "I ain't hopping on no bandwagon, The Last Dragon"
    9th Prince f/ Tommy Whispers — Ain't Promised Tomorrow
  • "Verbal assassin, lyrical dragon"
    9th Prince f/ Beretta 9, Dom Pachino — We Supreme

Usage tips for "dragon"

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Frequently asked questions

What does dragon mean?
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman a faint constellation twisting around the north celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus any of several small tropical Asian lizards capable of gliding by spreading winglike membranes on each side of the body
What part of speech is dragon?
Dragon is a noun.
How many definitions does dragon have?
Dragon has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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