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ollphéist — meaning in English

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English meaning

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

Senses

ollphéist 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 — 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.

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