Draco

noun

Dra·​co ˈdrā-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce Draco (audio)
: a northern circumpolar constellation within which is the north pole of the ecliptic

Examples of Draco in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Draconis), literally, dragon — more at dragon

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Draco was in 1621

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Cite this Entry

“Draco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Draco. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

Draco

noun
Dra·​co ˈdrā-kō How to pronounce Draco (audio)
: a group of stars between the Big Dipper and Little Dipper
Etymology

from Latin Draco, literally, "dragon"

Biographical Definition

Draco

biographical name

Dra·​co ˈdrā-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce Draco (audio)
late 7th century b.c. Athenian lawgiver

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