Meaning & use
dragon
A mythical, often fire-breathing reptilian creature, typically portrayed as huge, scaly, and powerful.
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In the old legend, a knight defeated the dragon to save the kingdom.
The film featured a dragon soaring over mountains, breathing streams of fire.
A note on using this word
Dragons appear across many cultures' mythology, though Western dragons are usually villains while East Asian dragons often symbolize good fortune.
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