flying dragon

American  

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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Example Sentences

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

From National Geographic

There are no flying dragons, zombies or media moguls in the HBO series “ Somebody Somewhere, ” making it different in tone and scope from the network’s larger, flashier shows.

From Seattle Times

If we’re to understand the aerodynamics of flying dragons, we need two more bits of information.

From Scientific American

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

They perform a series of S curves and twisting motions in the air while gliding, which nicely approximates the winding paths flying dragons are often shown taking in traditional Chinese and Japanese art.

From Scientific American