pendragon
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Noun — A title given to ancient British war leaders, meaning something like supreme chief or overlord.
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Etymology
From Welsh pen ("head, chief") plus dragon ("commander, war leader"), giving a title meaning roughly "chief war leader."
Full origin of pendragon →Frequently asked questions
What does “pendragon” mean?
The word “pendragon” means a title given to ancient British war leaders, meaning something like supreme chief or overlord. In plain terms, a legendary title for a top war leader, best known from the Arthurian legend "Uther Pendragon.".
How do you pronounce “pendragon”?
“Pendragon” is pronounced pehn-DRAGN (/pɛnˈdɹæɡ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “pendragon” in a sentence?
Here is “pendragon” used in a sentence: “Uther Pendragon was said to be the father of King Arthur.”
What part of speech is “pendragon”?
“Pendragon” is a noun.
Where does the word “pendragon” come from?
The word “pendragon” comes from Welsh. From Welsh pen ("head, chief") plus dragon ("commander, war leader"), giving a title meaning roughly "chief war leader.".
