dragon

Winged serpent creature

A dragon is a mythical creature typically depicted as a giant, fire-breathing reptile with wings, scales, and claws.

Western dragons are usually fearsome beasts to be slain by heroes; Eastern dragons tend to be benevolent symbols of power and wisdom.

Figuratively, a dragon is a fierce or formidable person, especially a stern older woman: Her grandmother was a real dragon.

In computing, dragon sometimes refers to speech recognition software.

mythology

serpent

Cunning, limbless reptile

drake · hydra · basilisk · chimera · phoenix · lore · legend · saga · epic · fable

hoard

treasure

Valued wealth or keepsake

  • goldElement seventy-nine
  • gemsCut precious stones
  • richesAbundant valuable possessions

lair · cave · pile · wealth · avarice · greed · covetous · hoard · cache · stash

fantasy

wizard

Practitioner of sorcery

quest · magic · enchantment · alchemy · grimoire · potion · elf · dwarf · goblin · troll

winged

flight

Aerial journey by aircraft

talons · glide · aerial · sky · serpentine · leathery · wings · airborne · swoop · claws

fire

flames

Visible burning combustion

scorch · burn · embers · smoke · ash · char · incinerate · smolder · fiery · sparks

folklore

Saint George

England's protecting martyr

  • TiamatSumerian primordial sea goddess
  • QuetzalcoatlAztec feathered serpent god
  • DracoSerpent-shaped northern constellation

dragonslayer · maiden · knight-errant

ferocity

fierce

Violently intense or aggressive

savage · powerful · formidable · intimidating · ruthless · destructive · terrifying · monstrous · rampage · slayer

eastern

lung

Respiratory chest organ

emperor · wisdom · rain · river · guardian · auspicious · zodiac · prosperity · power · royalty

Categories
Opposites
mythical creature type

dragonunicorn

Mythical one-horned horse

pegasus · fairy · angel · cherub · phoenix

symbolic moral valence

dragonsaint

Canonized holy person

angel · knight · hero · savior · guardian angel

creature reality status

dragondinosaur

Extinct Mesozoic reptile

crocodile · lizard · pterosaur · alligator · snake

Phrases
Family

dragons, dragonfly, dragoon, dragon roll, dragoons, dragooned, dragonhead, dragonlike, dragoness

Familiarity
Top 5,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G