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Dragonback (noun) means the back of a dragon, especially as a place to sit and ride.

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The back of a dragon, especially as a place to sit and ride.

"Princess Rhaenys Targaryen became a Velaryon when she married Lord Corlys at age 16, arriving to the wedding on dragonback—a very boss move, in our opinion." — Jenna Scherer, Who’s who in House Of The Dragon? (2022)

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from dragon and back, modelled on horseback.

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"dragonback" (noun) means the back of a dragon, especially as a place to sit and ride.