skräcködla — meaning in English

English meaning

• dinosaur noun One of the large reptiles that dominated the land during the Mesozoic Era, long before humans existed.
• dragon noun A mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.

Senses

skräcködla is used for these senses in English:

• dinosaur (proscribed) Any extinct reptile, not necessarily belonging to Dinosauria, that existed between about 230 million and 65 million years ago, as well as the stem-mammal Dimetrodon.
• dragon (pejorative) A fierce and unpleasant woman; a harridan.

dinosaur — full definition

1. noun One of the large reptiles that dominated the land during the Mesozoic Era, long before humans existed.
2. noun A person, institution, or idea that is outdated and resistant to change.

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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