Draco

¹ American  

[drey-koh] / ˈdreɪ koʊ /

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Draconis

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

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Draco ² American  

[drey-koh] / ˈdreɪ koʊ /

Also Dracon

noun

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

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Draco ¹ British  

/ ˈdreɪkəʊ /

noun

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

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Draco ² British  

/ ˈdreɪkəʊ /

noun

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

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Draco Scientific  

/ drā′kō /

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

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Etymology

Origin of Draco

< Latin < Greek drákōn dragon

Example Sentences

When asked whether he would follow in the footsteps of co-star Tom Felton - who recently returned as Draco Malfoy on Broadway - he said: "Maybe in the future. Never say never."

From BBC

It is a young Sun-like star located in the direction of the constellation Draco.

From Space Scoop

With a baby face and bouncing blond hair, the Draco Malfoy lookalike was a bowler of obvious promise but no clear identity.

From BBC

The meteors come from the debris of Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, with the radiant in the constellation of Draco - hence the name.

From BBC

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