- a variation of dragonhead.
dragon's head
AmericanEtymology
Origin of dragon's head
First recorded in 1500–10
Example Sentences
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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
The hoard, found in a field in Eye, near Leominster, included a 9th Century gold ring, a crystal rock pendant, a dragon's head bracelet and an ingot which have since been recovered.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2022
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
The 80-ton, 115-foot-long Draken is a sight to see — handcrafted from oak, historically correct, with a 79-foot mast with red silk sail and a heavily ornamented traditional dragon’s head at the bow.
From Washington Times ● May 8, 2018
The round ball on the dragon’s head was the size of a small melon, just big enough for her to wrap two hands around, and she clutched it as the dragon began to move.
From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin
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