Draco

¹

[drey-koh]

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Draconis 

1. the Dragon, a northern circumpolar constellation between Ursa Major and Cepheus.

Draco

²

Also Dra·con

[drey-koh]

noun

1. a late 7th-century b.c. Athenian statesman noted for the severity of his code of laws.

Draco

¹

/ ˈdreɪkəʊ /

noun

1. a faint extensive constellation twisting around the N celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus

Draco

²

/ ˈdreɪkəʊ /

noun

1. 7th century _bc , Athenian statesman and lawmaker, whose code of laws (621) prescribed death for almost every offence

Draco

1. A constellation (the Dragon) in the polar region of the Northern Hemisphere near Cepheus and Ursa Major.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Draco¹

< Latin < Greek drákōn dragon

Word History and Origins

Origin of Draco¹

from Latin, from Greek drakōn _dragon

Example Sentences

Rowling saw an irredeemable villain in Draco Malfoy, thousands of people saw an abused child who had grown up in a dangerous household and was trying to survive.

From Los Angeles Times

"Joining this production will be a full-circle moment for me, because when I begin performances in Cursed Child this fall, I'll also be the exact age Draco is in the play."

From BBC

As for other notable wins, Karol G won urban album for “Mañana”; Draco Rosa took home two awards, for rock/pop album and rock song; and Taubert was crowned best new artist.

From Los Angeles Times

The Draconid meteor shower gets its name from the northern constellation of Draco the Dragon, the direction the meteors appear to be coming from.

From Los Angeles Times

Weather permitting, the Draconids will be best viewed in the evening, when the constellation of Draco is high in the northern sky.

From BBC