dragon meaning and definition

DRAGON noun

Definition of dragon (noun)

1. a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
   • synonyms: firedrake
2. a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman
   • synonyms: tartar
3. a faint constellation twisting around the north celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus
   • synonyms: Draco
4. any of several small tropical Asian lizards capable of gliding by spreading winglike membranes on each side of the body
   • synonyms: flying dragon, flying lizard