dragu

Sicilian

[ˈɾaʊ]

noun
Definitions
  • dragon
  • monster, even with the meaning of werewolf
  • (heraldiccharge) dragon

Etymology

Inherited from Latin dracō (dragon, serpent, snake) derived from Ancient Greek δράκων (dragon, a dragon, a serpent of huge size, a python, serpent, giant seafish).

Origin

Ancient Greek

δράκων

Gloss

dragon, a dragon, a serpent of huge size, a python, serpent, giant seafish

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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