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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 items, which included a gold ring, a bracelet with a dragon's head clasp, and a collection of coins, had been buried by Vikings in the 9th Century and hidden for 1,100 years.

From BBC ● May 5, 2026

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

She reached a glowing arm through the window and slapped the wall at the top of the dragon’s head.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

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