- a variation of dragonhead.
dragon's head
AmericanEtymology
Origin of dragon's head
First recorded in 1500–10
Example Sentences
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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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