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drag·on

dragon

 
pronunciation:
drae gn
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part of speech: noun
definition: A dragon is an imaginary animal. A dragon is a monster that looks like a giant lizard with wings, claws, and a long tail. In stories or pictures, dragons breathe fire and often guard a place or treasure.
My sister likes to read stories about flying dragons and other magical things.
 
Word History
Dragon comes from an ancient Greek word that means "the one with the deadly glance."
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