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draconic

1 American  
[drey-kon-ik, druh-] / dreɪˈkɒn ɪk, drə- /

adjective

  1. of or like a dragon.

Draconic 2 American  
[drey-kon-ik, druh-] / dreɪˈkɒn ɪk, drə- /

adjective

  1. (often lowercase) Draconian.

draconic British  
/ dreɪˈkɒnɪk /

adjective

  1. of, like, or relating to a dragon

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Other Word Forms

  • Draconically adverb
  • draconically adverb

Etymology

Origin of draconic1

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

Origin of Draconic2

< Latin Dracōn- ( Draco ) + -ic

Example Sentences

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The pangrams from yesterday’s Spelling Bee were accordion, draconian and draconic.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2023

Dragon Tryst Frame: Give your picture a draconic aura with this distinctive 6.5-by-6-inch, heart-shaped picture frame, crafted with pewter color finished resin.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2022

Striking is the contrast between this mild, cooperative act and the draconic laws regulating stock exchanges and holding companies.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From The Astronomy of the Bible An Elementary Commentary on the Astronomical References of Holy Scripture by Maunder, E. Walter (Edward Walter)

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

From The Dust of Conflict by Bindloss, Harold

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