firedrake
a mythical fiery dragon.
Origin of firedrake
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How to use firedrake in a sentence
With one final roar, like the breath of a thousand furnaces, the firedrake expired.
Prince Prigio | Andrew LangA more terrible p. 17and cruel beast cannot be imagined; for, if you go near it, you are at once broiled by the firedrake.
Prince Prigio | Andrew LangIt was bright daylight, and he had promised to bring the horns and tail of a firedrake as a present to a pretty lady.
Prince Prigio | Andrew LangOh, if you wish it, you shall have the horns and tail of a firedrake to hang up in your hall, to-morrow evening!
Prince Prigio | Andrew LangFor here the prince learned that there is a very rare beast, called a Remora, which is at least as cold as the firedrake is hot!
Prince Prigio | Andrew Lang
British Dictionary definitions for firedrake
firedragon (ˈfaɪəˌdræɡən)
/ (ˈfaɪəˌdreɪk) /
myth a fire-breathing dragon
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