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dragon

pronunciation:: drae gn
features:: Word History, Word Explorer

part of speech:	noun
definition:	an imaginary monster that looks like a giant lizard with wings, claws, and a long tail. In stories or pictures, dragons breathe fire and often guard a place or treasure.
related words:	monster

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Dragon comes from an ancient Greek word that means "the one with the deadly glance."

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