draconic

¹

[ drey-kon-ik, druh- ]

adjective

1. of or like a dragon.

Draconic

²

[ drey-kon-ik, druh- ]

adjective

1. (often lowercase) Draconian.

draconic

/ dreɪˈkɒnɪk /

adjective

1. of, like, or relating to a dragon

Derived Forms

• draˈconically, adverb

Other Words From

• dra·coni·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of draconic¹

1670–80; < Latin dracōn- (stem of dracō ) dragon + -ic

Origin of draconic²

< Latin Dracōn- ( Draco ) + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of draconic¹

C17: from Latin dracō dragon

Example Sentences

For some reason, the equator, the colure, the zenith and the poles were all marked out by these serpentine or draconic forms.

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And he formed in his head Draconic laws which he would fain have executed upon men who lost money at play and did not pay.

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His mission was to put down the insurrection in that district, and the means he employed were draconic.

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Some may object that the myth may have brought about the conception of the draconic constellations.

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There are amongst the constellations four great draconic or serpent-like forms.

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