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Draco

1

[ drey-koh ]

noun

, Astronomy.
, genitive Dra·co·nis [drey-, koh, -nis, dr, uh, -].
  1. the Dragon, a northern circumpolar constellation between Ursa Major and Cepheus.


Draco

2

[ drey-koh ]

noun

  1. a late 7th-century b.c. Athenian statesman noted for the severity of his code of laws.

Draco

1

/ ˈdreɪkəʊ /

noun

  1. a faint extensive constellation twisting around the N celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Draco

2

/ ˈdreɪkəʊ /

noun

  1. Draco7th century bc7th century bcMAthenianPOLITICS: statesmanLAW: lawmaker 7th century bc , Athenian statesman and lawmaker, whose code of laws (621) prescribed death for almost every offence
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Draco

/ drā /

  1. A constellation (the Dragon) in the polar region of the Northern Hemisphere near Cepheus and Ursa Major.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Draco1

< Latin < Greek drákōn dragon
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Draco1

from Latin, from Greek drakōn dragon
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Example Sentences

Authorities have not said whether the Draco pictured in the text message has been found by investigators.

“One hour and forty minutes after the shooting, the defendant wants to dispose of the Draco,” Rickard said in court.

Police said Hargraves was trying to trade the rifle for two pistols and that he texted a photo of the Draco along with his swap offer.

I know you’ve talked elsewhere about the idea that Ianthe is your lady Draco in Leather Pants.

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Suspecting Draco, Harry casts a spell on his foil using a truly evil breed of magic found in his Potions textbook.

Harry suspects Draco is trying to hurt Dumbledore and seriously injures his rival with one of the Prince's spells.

Is it because Draco has already made his choice, or because, unfortunately, you have been forestalled?

A volatile oleaginous substance obtained by distillation from draco-cephalum Moldavicum.

He was the Draco of his time, because his time seemed to him as yet unworthy to possess a Solon, neither capable of receiving him.

The Greater Weaver (Trachinus draco) lives at the bottom of deep water, and is often dredged up in the trawl.

The Athenians had all promised to obey Draco's laws, so they were obliged to submit for a short time.

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