1
archaic
: a huge serpent
2
: a mythical animal usually represented as a monstrous winged and scaly serpent or saurian with a crested head and enormous claws
3
: a violent, combative, or very strict person
4
Dragon
: draco
5
: something or someone formidable or baneful
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The Thần Phúc Lion Dance team of KC performed in colorful, traditional dragon dance costumes.
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Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
This, in turn, kickstarts the events of Game of Thrones, resulting in Robert's Rebellion, the exile of the Mad King's daughter Daenerys Targaryen, and the eventual return of dragons to the world.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
After ruling for more than 25 years, Aegon died, along with Dunk, during a catastrophic fire at the Targaryen vacation palace of Summerhall in what’s suggested to be a ritual to revive dragon eggs gone horribly wrong.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The roar of the crowds gathered at the base of the 101-story building still echoed in his ears, and the thrill of scaling its ten abstract metal dragons vibrated through his body.
—Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
This, in turn, kickstarts the events of Game of Thrones, resulting in Robert's Rebellion, the exile of the Mad King's daughter Daenerys Targaryen, and the eventual return of dragons to the world.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
After ruling for more than 25 years, Aegon died, along with Dunk, during a catastrophic fire at the Targaryen vacation palace of Summerhall in what’s suggested to be a ritual to revive dragon eggs gone horribly wrong.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The roar of the crowds gathered at the base of the 101-story building still echoed in his ears, and the thrill of scaling its ten abstract metal dragons vibrated through his body.
—Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Dragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dragon. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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Etymology
Middle English dragon "dragon," from early French dragun (same meaning), from Latin dracon-, draco "serpent, dragon," from Greek drakōn "serpent" — related to rankle
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