Draco
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.Dra·co
noun \ˈdrā-(ˌ)kō\Definition of DRACO
: a northern circumpolar constellation within which is the north pole of the ecliptic
See Origin of DRACO
Latin (genitive Draconis), literally, dragon — more at dragon
First Known Use: 1621
Dra·co
biographical name \ˈdrā-(ˌ)kō\Draco
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)(flourished 7th century BC) Athenian lawgiver. Almost nothing is known of his life. His harsh legal code (621 BC) punished most crimes, even trivial ones, with death. Solon repealed Draco's code, retaining only the homicide statutes.
Variants of DRACO
Draco or Dracon
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