noun

draco

DRAY-koh

Draco (noun) means a short-barrelled rifle built on the AK-pattern (Kalashnikov) design. Example: “Police recovered a Draco pistol during the raid.”

noun

A short-barrelled rifle built on the AK-pattern (Kalashnikov) design.

"Police recovered a Draco pistol during the raid."

name

A constellation in the northern sky representing a dragon, winding between the Great and Little Bear.

"You can spot Draco near the North Star on a clear night."

How to use draco

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost often refers to either the dragon-shaped constellation or a compact AK-style firearm.

Word forms

dracos plural

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Etymology

From Latin Draco, borrowed from Ancient Greek Drakōn, "dragon" or "serpent."

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for draco

taco paco Waco Jaco Chaco Monaco

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Frequently asked questions

What does “draco” mean?

The word “draco” means a short-barrelled rifle built on the AK-pattern (Kalashnikov) design. In plain terms, most often refers to either the dragon-shaped constellation or a compact AK-style firearm.

How do you pronounce “draco”?

“Draco” is pronounced DRAY-koh (/ˈdɹeɪkoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “draco” in a sentence?

Here is “draco” used in a sentence: “Police recovered a Draco pistol during the raid.”

What part of speech is “draco”?

Depending on how it is used, “draco” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “draco” come from?

The word “draco” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Draco, borrowed from Ancient Greek Drakōn, "dragon" or "serpent.".

How many meanings does “draco” have?

“Draco” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short-barrelled rifle built on the AK-pattern (Kalashnikov) design.