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Topic: FOLKLORE

Date: 1200-1300
Language: Old French
Origin: Greek drakon 'large snake'

dragon

 noun
     
drag‧on [countable]
1RF a large imaginary animal that has wings and a long tail and can breathe out fire
2 a woman who behaves in an angry, unfriendly way

➔ chase the dragon

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