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flying dragon

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noun

  1. any of several arboreal lizards of the genus Draco, having an extensible membrane between the limbs along each side by means of which it makes long, gliding leaps.


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Each of the 50 known flying dragon species has patagia with different hues and patterns.

From National Geographic • Feb. 7, 2024

The most majestic, Tenglong, or "flying dragon," is one of China's largest karst cave systems, spanning 37 miles of passages that contain numerous bats.

From Washington Post • Oct. 10, 2021

Epic flying dragon fight with the Night King, plus a whole lot of Dany telling Drogon to light up the battlefield?

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2019

But there are also reed-woven sculptures of insects called water boatmen hanging on the walls, along with glass-fronted boxes holding preserved flying dragon lizards.

From New York Times • May 16, 2011

Yanna almost shrieked, the words trailing behind her as she burst forward, running faster than a flying dragon, to meet the visitors.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

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