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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James Bobin is going from singing green frogs to fire-breathing green dragons.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
There’s some danger for feral boy Pete (Oakes Fegley) and his furry green dragon friend Elliot after they’re discovered living in the forest outside an idyllic small town, but Lowery’s film keeps its gentle rhythm even through the finale’s perilous bridge collapse.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 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
The Fort Worth ring cut its heroin with more filler –producing a lower grade product – but still used the green dragon logo.
—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
Pro tip: Look for greens that will dry and hold shape such as eucalyptus, green dragon aster, or Eryngium thistle, which all make for architectural and interesting everlasting arrangements.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 May 2024
But Che can be seen on stage wearing the same vintage jacket adorned with green dragon heads as Kendall.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2023
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
There’s some danger for feral boy Pete (Oakes Fegley) and his furry green dragon friend Elliot after they’re discovered living in the forest outside an idyllic small town, but Lowery’s film keeps its gentle rhythm even through the finale’s perilous bridge collapse.
—Josh Bell, Vulture, 21 Mar. 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
The Fort Worth ring cut its heroin with more filler –producing a lower grade product – but still used the green dragon logo.
—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
Pro tip: Look for greens that will dry and hold shape such as eucalyptus, green dragon aster, or Eryngium thistle, which all make for architectural and interesting everlasting arrangements.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 9 May 2024
But Che can be seen on stage wearing the same vintage jacket adorned with green dragon heads as Kendall.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2023
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“Green dragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20dragon. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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