noun๐ShareA legendary serpentine or reptilian creature."Many children's books feature dragons as powerful, mythical creatures. "mythologystorysupernaturalanimalliteraturebeingcharacterinhumantraditionartcultureentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn animal of various species that resemble a dragon in appearance:"The children drew pictures of mythical dragons, some resembling lizards, and others more like large, colorful birds. "animalmythologystorynaturesupernaturalbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(with definite article, often capitalized) The constellation Draco."The astronomy club meeting focused on identifying constellations, including Dragons, which is a long, winding figure near the Big Dipper. "astronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA fierce and unpleasant woman; a harridan."Sheโs a bit of a dragon."personcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(with definite article, often capitalized) The (historical) Chinese empire or the People's Republic of China."Napoleon already warned of the awakening of the Dragon."nationhistorygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareSomething very formidable or dangerous."In the business world, large, well-established companies can be dragons to startups trying to gain market share. "mythologyliteraturecharactersupernaturalstoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA type of playing-tile (red dragon, green dragon, white dragon) in the game of mahjong.""To complete my winning hand in mahjong, I need either another red dragon or a white dragon." "gameitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA luminous exhalation from marshy ground, seeming to move through the air like a winged serpent."After the heavy rains, local villagers reported seeing dragons flickering over the flooded rice paddies, ethereal lights dancing just above the water. "mythologynaturesupernaturalphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA short musket hooked to a swivel attached to a soldier's belt; so called from a representation of a dragon's head at the muzzle."During the reenactment of the 18th-century battle, each soldier carried a musket and two dragons, ready for close-quarters fighting. "militaryweaponhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA background process similar to a daemon."Even when I closed the application, I suspected there were still "dragons" running in the background, slowly draining my laptop's battery. "computingprocesstechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA variety of carrier pigeon."My grandfather used to breed dragons, a special kind of carrier pigeon. "animalbirdcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA transvestite man, or more broadly a male-to-female transgender person.""The competition at the drag show was fierce; several talented dragons showcased their incredible looks and performances." "personculturesexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading