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dragon's head

American  

noun

  1. dragonhead.

  2. Astronomy. (formerly) the ascending node of the moon or a planet.


Etymology

Origin of dragon's head

First recorded in 1500–10

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The hoard also included a Ninth Century gold ring, a crystal rock pendant, a dragon's head bracelet and an ingot.

From BBC May 22, 2025

But things went awry when the fire breath engulfed the dragon’s head, then spread to the rest of the body, Laux said.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2023

One is a blocky dragon’s head; another looks more like a half-melted candle.

From New York Times Mar. 10, 2021

During timeouts, the video board often employs a “Dragon Cam,” where it superimposes a dragon’s head over the head of a fan in the stands, and said dragon spews fire into the atmosphere.

From Seattle Times Feb. 22, 2020

He reached out a hand to stroke the dragon’s head.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling

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