竜 — meaning in English

English meaning

• dragon noun A mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.
• naga noun In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a semi-divine being that takes the form of a great serpent, often linked to water and the underworld.

Senses

竜 is used for these senses in English:

• Chinese dragon (mythology) A legendary creature, usually depicted as long and snake-like, with many claws, common in several East Asian cultures.
• 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.
• naga (Indian mythology) A member of a class of semi-divine creatures, often taking the form of a very large snake and associated with water.

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.

naga — full definition

1. noun In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a semi-divine being that takes the form of a great serpent, often linked to water and the underworld.
2. noun A fantasy or fictional creature with a human or humanoid upper body and a serpent's lower body.

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