Draco
1the Dragon, a northern circumpolar constellation between Ursa Major and Cepheus.
Origin of Draco
1Words Nearby Draco
Other definitions for Draco (2 of 2)
a late 7th-century b.c. Athenian statesman noted for the severity of his code of laws.
- Also Dra·con [drey-kon]. /ˈdreɪ kɒn/.
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How to use Draco in a sentence
Authorities have not said whether the Draco pictured in the text message has been found by investigators.
Man charged in killing of 6-year-old girl tied to crime through bullet casing, text messages, prosecutor says | Paul M. Duggan, Peter Hermann | July 29, 2021 | Washington Post“One hour and forty minutes after the shooting, the defendant wants to dispose of the Draco,” Rickard said in court.
Man charged in killing of 6-year-old girl tied to crime through bullet casing, text messages, prosecutor says | Paul M. Duggan, Peter Hermann | July 29, 2021 | Washington PostPolice said Hargraves was trying to trade the rifle for two pistols and that he texted a photo of the Draco along with his swap offer.
Man charged in killing of 6-year-old girl tied to crime through bullet casing, text messages, prosecutor says | Paul M. Duggan, Peter Hermann | July 29, 2021 | Washington PostI know you’ve talked elsewhere about the idea that Ianthe is your lady Draco in Leather Pants.
How Gideon the Ninth author Tamsyn Muir queers the space opera | Constance Grady | February 5, 2021 | VoxSuspecting Draco, Harry casts a spell on his foil using a truly evil breed of magic found in his Potions textbook.
Harry suspects Draco is trying to hurt Dumbledore and seriously injures his rival with one of the Prince's spells.
Is it because Draco has already made his choice, or because, unfortunately, you have been forestalled?
The 'Characters' of Jean de La Bruyre | Jean de La BruyreA volatile oleaginous substance obtained by distillation from Draco-cephalum Moldavicum.
He was the Draco of his time, because his time seemed to him as yet unworthy to possess a Solon, neither capable of receiving him.
The Aesthetical Essays | Friedrich SchillerThe Greater Weaver (Trachinus Draco) lives at the bottom of deep water, and is often dredged up in the trawl.
The Sea Shore | William S. FurneauxThe Athenians had all promised to obey Draco's laws, so they were obliged to submit for a short time.
The Story of the Greeks | H. A. Guerber
British Dictionary definitions for Draco (1 of 2)
/ (ˈdreɪkəʊ) /
a faint extensive constellation twisting around the N celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus
Origin of Draco
1British Dictionary definitions for Draco (2 of 2)
/ (ˈdreɪkəʊ) /
7th century bc, Athenian statesman and lawmaker, whose code of laws (621) prescribed death for almost every offence
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Scientific definitions for Draco
[ drā′kō ]
A constellation (the Dragon) in the polar region of the Northern Hemisphere near Cepheus and Ursa Major.
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