Draak — meaning in English

English meaning

• dragon noun A mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.
• drake noun A male duck.

Senses

Draak is used for these senses in English:

• dragon In European mythologies, a gigantic beast, typically reptilian with leathery bat-like wings, lion-like claws, scaly skin and a serpent-like body, often a monster with fiery breath.
• dragon (pejorative) A fierce and unpleasant woman; a harridan.
• dragon (with definite article, often capitalized) The (historical) Chinese empire or the People's Republic of China.
• dragon (figurative) Something very formidable or dangerous.
• drake A male duck.

dragon — full definition

1. noun A mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.
2. noun In East Asian mythology, a long, serpentine, generally benevolent creature associated with power and good fortune.
3. noun (Informal) A fierce, intimidating woman.

drake — full definition

1. noun A male duck.
2. noun A dragon, especially a smaller or lesser one in folklore and fantasy fiction.
3. noun A type of small cannon, or an old beaked warship such as a Viking longship.

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