dragon's tail
noun Astronomy.
(formerly) the descending node of the moon or a planet.
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First recorded in 1595–1605
Words nearby dragon's tail
dragonnade, dragonroot, dragon's blood, dragon's head, dragon's mouth, dragon's tail, dragon's teeth, dragon tree, dragoon, drag out of, drag queen
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