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firedrake

[fahy^uhr-dreyk]

noun

a mythical fiery dragon.

Origin:
before 900; Middle English fyrdrake, Old English fȳrdraca. See fire, drake²

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firedrake or firedragon (ˈfaɪəˌdreɪk, ˈfaɪəˌdræɡən)

—n
	myth a fire-breathing dragon

firedragon or firedragon

—n

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