draconian
Meaning
Very severe, cruel, or harsh.
Synonyms
Translations
draconien
drakonisch
draconiano
draconischFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/dɹəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/
Etymology
From the Athenian lawmaker Draco, from Latin Dracō, from Ancient Greek Δράκων (Drákōn), known for making harsh laws. See δράκων (drákōn, “dragon”).
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