green dragon
noun
: a North American herb (Arisaema dracontium) of the arum family with digitate leaves, slender green spathe, and elongated spadix
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The flagship coaster weaves through a Lego castle and is formed from carriages pulled by the toymaker's trademark green dragon.
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Following the release of 1977's Pete's Dragon, which featured a cartoon green dragon, a remake was released in 2016.
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Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
15 Dec. 2024
The New York operators used a drawing of a green dragon on their product packages – indicating its quality.
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Carol Roark,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 July 2024
Start at the Schoolhouse and enjoy a fun hike across a prairie, through a marsh, climb an esker, circle a kettle lake and look for the elusive green dragon.
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Karl Schneider,
The Indianapolis Star,
27 June 2024
James Bobin is going from singing green frogs to fire-breathing green dragons.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Following the release of 1977's Pete's Dragon, which featured a cartoon green dragon, a remake was released in 2016.
—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
15 Dec. 2024
The New York operators used a drawing of a green dragon on their product packages – indicating its quality.
—
Carol Roark,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 July 2024
Start at the Schoolhouse and enjoy a fun hike across a prairie, through a marsh, climb an esker, circle a kettle lake and look for the elusive green dragon.
—
Karl Schneider,
The Indianapolis Star,
27 June 2024
James Bobin is going from singing green frogs to fire-breathing green dragons.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Green dragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20dragon. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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