dragon bones
Legendary reptile skeleton
Dragon bones are fossilized animal remains used in traditional Chinese medicine, ground into powder and prescribed for ailments from anxiety to fractures.
The bones typically come from prehistoric mammals—dinosaurs, mastodons, ancient rhinoceroses.
In fantasy contexts, dragon bones are skeletal remains of the mythical creature, often depicted as valuable crafting materials or magical artifacts: armor forged from dragon bones.
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