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firedrake

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Firedrake (noun) means a dragon that breathes fire.

noun
1
A dragon that breathes fire.
2
A blazing meteor, a will-o'-the-wisp, or a rocket.
3
A type of firework.
4
Someone who tends a furnace or fire as their work.
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Etymology

Came via Middle English firdrake, from Old English fȳrdraca ("fire-spewing dragon"), equivalent to fire plus drake.

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What is the meaning of firedrake?
"firedrake" (noun) means a dragon that breathes fire.
What is another word for firedrake?
Other words for "firedrake" include dragon.
What are the different meanings of firedrake?
"firedrake" has 3 main meanings: 1. A dragon that breathes fire; 2. A blazing meteor, a will-o'-the-wisp, or a rocket; 3. A type of firework.

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