Dragon meaning

What does “dragon” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“dragon” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings.

dragon

noun

  1. a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

    Synonymsfiredrake
  2. a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman

    Synonymstartar
  3. a faint constellation twisting around the north celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus

    SynonymsDraco
  4. any of several small tropical Asian lizards capable of gliding by spreading winglike membranes on each side of the body

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University