Draco

Meaning

1. A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a dragon. It features a line of stars (including Thuban) that winds between Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.
2. An Athenian lawgiver, known for the severity of his laws.
3. (Greek) One of Actaeon's hounds.
4. A male given name from Ancient Greek or Latin.

Synonyms

Dragon

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genus Draco

tannic acid

Pterosauria

dragon

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Pterodactylus

Pterodactylidae

Translations

Drache

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Dragon

Draco

Δράκων

Dragó

Draco

Ejderha

Draak

Dragone

Dragão

Draco

Drácon

Draco

Dracon

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdɹeɪkəʊ/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Dracō, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek Δρᾰ́κων (Drắkōn). Doublet of dracone, dragon, and dragoon.