dragon's tail

noun Astronomy.

(formerly) the descending node of the moon or a planet.

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Nearby words

dragon market, dragon tree, dragon's blood, dragon's head, dragon's mouth, dragon's tail, dragon's teeth, dragonet, dragonfish, dragonfly, dragonhead

Origin of dragon's tail

First recorded in 1595–1605

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