Draco
- 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.
- An Athenian lawgiver, known for the severity of his laws.
- (Greek) One of Actaeon's hounds.
- A male given name from Ancient Greek or Latin.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdɹeɪkəʊ/
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Dracō, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek Δρᾰ́κων (Drắkōn). Doublet of dracone, dragon, and dragoon.
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