draconic

[ drey-kon-ik, druh- ]

adjective
  1. of or like a dragon.

Origin of draconic

1
1670–80; <Latin dracōn- (stem of dracō) dragon + -ic

Other words from draconic

  • dra·con·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words Nearby draconic

Other definitions for Draconic (2 of 2)

Draconic
[ drey-kon-ik, druh- ]

adjective
  1. (often lowercase) Draconian.

Origin of Draconic

2
<Latin Dracōn- (see Draco) + -ic

Other words from Draconic

  • Dra·con·i·cal·ly, adverb

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How to use draconic in a sentence

  • For some reason, the equator, the colure, the zenith and the poles were all marked out by these serpentine or draconic forms.

    The Astronomy of the Bible | E. Walter Maunder
  • And he formed in his head draconic laws which he would fain have executed upon men who lost money at play and did not pay.

    The Way We Live Now | Anthony Trollope
  • His mission was to put down the insurrection in that district, and the means he employed were draconic.

    The Dust of Conflict | David Goodger (goodger@python.org)
  • Some may object that the myth may have brought about the conception of the draconic constellations.

    The Astronomy of the Bible | E. Walter Maunder
  • There are amongst the constellations four great draconic or serpent-like forms.

    The Astronomy of the Bible | E. Walter Maunder

British Dictionary definitions for draconic

draconic

/ (dreɪˈkɒnɪk) /


adjective
  1. of, like, or relating to a dragon

Origin of draconic

1
C17: from Latin dracō dragon

Derived forms of draconic

  • draconically, adverb

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