dragon in Dutch
dragon in Dutch is draak, lintworm, dragonder — dragon means a mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.
dragon in Dutch
draak
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.
lintworm
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.
draak
(pejorative) A fierce and unpleasant woman; a harridan.
dragonder
(pejorative) A fierce and unpleasant woman; a harridan.
Draak
(with definite article, often capitalized) The (historical) Chinese empire or the People's Republic of China.
draak
(figurative) Something very formidable or dangerous.
What does "dragon" mean?
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noun A mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.
"The knight set out to slay the dragon."
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noun In East Asian mythology, a long, serpentine, generally benevolent creature associated with power and good fortune.
"The dragon dance is a highlight of the Lunar New Year parade."
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noun (Informal) A fierce, intimidating woman.
"His boss was an absolute dragon in meetings."
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dragon in a sentence
- The knight set out to slay the dragon.
- In the old story, a dragon slept on a mountain of gold coins.
- The dragon dance is a highlight of the Lunar New Year parade.
- In Chinese folklore, a dragon is often seen as a kind guardian that brings luck.
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What is "dragon" in Dutch?
"dragon" in Dutch is draak, lintworm, dragonder. dragon means: A mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.
How do you use "dragon" in a sentence?
Example: "The knight set out to slay the dragon." In Dutch, "dragon" is draak, lintworm, dragonder.
Are there other ways to say "dragon" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "dragon": draak, lintworm, dragonder, Draak.
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