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Definition of dragon - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mythologymythical creature with wings and fire breath
- The knight fought bravely against the dragon.
2.
dangerformidable or dangerous thing
- The new policy was a dragon to implement.
3.
Asian mythslarge snake-like creature in Asian myths
- The dragon is a symbol of power in China.
4.
astronomyTECH. constellation named DracoTECH.
- The dragon constellation shines brightly in the northern night sky.
5.
mahjong tileTECH. type of playing-tile in mahjongTECH.
- He drew a red dragon tile.
Images of dragon
mythical creature with wings and fire breath 
large snake-like creature in Asian myths 
type of playing-tile in mahjong
Expressions with dragon
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place where entrepreneurs pitch ideas to investors
She presented her startup in the dragon's den hoping to secure funding.
large collection of valuable items
The adventurers sought the dragon's hoard hidden in the cave.
seeds of conflict or war
His provocative comments were like sowing dragon's teeth..
people of Chinese descent
The descendants of the dragon have a rich cultural heritage.
create a situation with future problems
By lying, she sowed dragon's teeth for herself.
provoke a powerful force or entity
His reckless actions might wake the dragon and cause chaos.
tropical fruit with sweet flesh and scaly skin
She enjoyed a fresh dragon fruit for breakfast.
mythical creature depicted as a dragon with wings
Legends often speak of a majestic flying dragon guarding treasures.
the largest lizard species found on Indonesian islands
The Komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world.
type of lizard resembling a dragon in appearance
The dragon lizard basked on the rock, its scales glinting in the sun.
sushi roll resembling a dragon in appearance
The chef created a dragon roll that looked like a dragon.
mythical sea creature resembling a dragon
Legends spoke of a sea dragon guarding the underwater treasure.
inhale vapors from heated drugs on foil
He tried to chase the dragon at the party.
teeth of a mythical dragon in stories
The knight found dragon teeth in the cave.
mythical creature's fiery exhalation
The knight barely escaped the dragon's breath during the battle.
outsource jobs to China
Many companies feed the dragon to cut costs.
do something with a risk of disaster
He decided to tickle the dragon's tail by investing all his savings.
person who can talk to and control dragons
The dragon whisperer calmed the angry beast with a word.
traditional Chinese sweet with fine sugar strands
Dragon's beard candy is popular during Chinese New Year.
mythical creature's head resembling a dragon
The sculpture depicted a dragon's head with fiery eyes..
mythical creature often depicted as a serpent or reptile with wings
The tale spoke of a fierce green dragon guarding the ancient treasure..
long narrow boat with dragon motif used in races
The dragon boat glided swiftly across the water.
any lizard of the genus Pogona
Bearded dragons are popular pets due to their docile nature.
plant species with a large, smelly flower and big spathe
The dragon arum blooms in late spring.
Origin of dragon
Greek, drakon (serpent)
Terms with dragon included in their meaning
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mythical creatures
exhale flames like a dragon
mythology
mythical serpent or dragon with deadly gaze
fantasy
mythical creature resembling a dragon
heraldry
type of dragon used in heraldry
reptile
bearded dragon lizard
acr: Blue-Eyes White Dragon
powerful dragon card in a card game
acr: Dragon Age 1
role-playing video game with dragons
abr: Dragon Age II
video game set in a fantasy world
acr: Dragon Age 3
fantasy role-playing video game
acr: Dragon Age 4
role-playing video game series
acr: Dragon Age: Dreadwolf
fantasy role-playing game with dragons and magic
acr: Dragon Age: Inquisition
popular role-playing game with dragons and magic
abr: Dragon Age II
video game set in a fantasy world
abr: Dragon Ball GT
Japanese animated series in the Dragon Ball franchise
acr: Dragon Ball Z
popular Japanese cartoon about fighters
acr: Dragon Quest
popular video game series with fantasy adventures
mythology
mythical creature resembling a dragon that breathes fire
abr: Super Saiyan
powerful form in Dragon Ball series
legendary creature
mythical dragon-like creature from French folklore
mythical creature
mythical beast with a dragon's body, two legs, and serpent's tail
name
surname from Old English meaning dragon
mythical creature
mythical serpent or dragon in Hindu and Buddhist mythology
mythical beast
mythical creature depicted as a dragon with wings
fantasy
home or lair of a dragon
Examples of dragon in a sentence
A dragon soared above the village, casting a shadow. The economic crisis was a dragon for the small business. Facing the dragon of bureaucracy was daunting. In the festival, a dragon danced through the streets. Legends tell of a dragon guarding the treasure. The dragon constellation is best seen in July.
Astronomers often study the dragon in the sky. She collected a set of dragon tiles. The green dragon tile was missing from the set.
View all translations of dragon
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- French:dragon, constellation du Dragon, ...
- German:Drache, Draco, ...
- Italian:drago, minaccia, ...
- Spanish:dragón, obstáculo, ...
- Portuguese:dragão, constelação do Dragão, ...
- Chinese:龙, 猛兽, ...
- Japanese:ドラゴン, 危険なもの, ...
- Arabic:تِنِّين, وحش, ...
- Hebrew:דְּרָקוֹן, מַפְלֶצֶת, ...
- Russian:дракон, созвездие Дракона, ...
- Ukrainian:дракон, змій, ...
- Hindi:ड्रैगन, खतरनाक चीज, ...
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