dragoun

Middle English

/draˈɡuːn/

noun
Definitions
  • An dragon, drake, wyrm mythological creature
  • (heraldry) A heraldic image of a dragon
  • (Biblical) A serpent or reptilian monster
  • (Biblical) Satan; the Devil
  • (alchemy) sophic mercury
  • (astronomy) The orbit of the moon
  • (astronomy) A comet
  • (figurative) An evil, immoral person

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French dragon.

Origin

Old French

dragon

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